Process Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare seeks a Process Engineer in Indianapolis. The role involves ensuring the safe and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and prior experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit program

401(k) and pension eligibility

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 3+ years previous experience as a process engineer.
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry preferred.
• Knowledge of Parenteral equipment and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable operation and qualified state of equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and resolve equipment issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and safety-related activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Scientific thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

JMP

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Position Brand Description

The Process Engineer is responsible for establishing and maintaining the reliable operation and qualified state of the equipment and business processes in the area that they support. Ensure that equipment is in-control, compliant, and capable of meeting customer needs, while also driving associated continuous improvement efforts. The Engineer engages with the cross-functional support team as an equipment subject matter expert to ensure the business meets safety, quality and productivity goals.

This Engineer role will support the Indy Parenteral 105B Vial Filling Line.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve the safety culture.
• Actively participate in safety-related activities (audits, JSA’s, hazard reviews, etc.) to drive ongoing safety improvement.
• Take overall responsibility for the safe design and safe operation of the equipment within the area.
• Provide engineering expertise as active member of area process team.
• Obtain technical expertise of equipment and processes in area of responsibility.
• Establish & monitor/trend control systems as tool for verifying and optimizing equipment performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more difficult equipment and operational problems.
• Utilize formal problem-solving techniques, including Root Cause Analysis, to resolve equipment issues.
• Respond to and implement customer requests related to the equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others, especially process team members, operations, engineering tech, and crafts personnel.
• Provide oversight to Maintenance Tech/Engineering Tech(s) that support the area.
• Evaluate all activities for impact on qualified state of equipment and utilize appropriate tools/processes as necessary (change control, hold, etc.).
• Responsible for system/component classification and maintenance strategy for equipment.
• Implement corrections, corrective actions, and countermeasures arising from CAPA’s.
• Participate in Periodic Reviews for equipment.
• Lead or participate in IQ/OQ/PQ activities (including commissioning activities of new equipment or areas).
• Understand equipment reliability issues with the objective of improvement.
• Coordinate with site/corporate asset management personnel to replicate improvements and assure alignment of maintenance and other equipment activities.
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities (procedural changes, upgrades, projects, etc.) associated with equipment within the area.
• Compare equipment performance data with that of other operations to determine areas of opportunity.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, with 3+ years previous experience as a process engineer, preferably within the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Additional Preferences

• Strong equipment/process troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to apply scientific and/or statistical thinking concepts to the analysis of manufacturing problems.
• Experience in utilizing root cause analysis techniques for the systematic solving of problems.

• Knowledge of Parenteral equipment and manufacturing operations, specifically aseptic filling equipment
• Experience in M&Q GMP processes, such as Change Management and Event Management.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a safe manner to ensure the safety of self and others.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Adequate interpersonal and communications skills to be able to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-based environment.
• Strong computer skills in a variety of software packages (Excel, JMP, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong organizational skills and attention to detail and ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Engineering and/or maintenance experience.

Other Information

• 8-hour dayshift
• Must be willing to work extended hours during peak periods
• Must be willing to respond to off-hour emergencies, when necessary.
• Occasional travel may be required for training, conferences, capital projects, etc.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$64,500 - $167,200

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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