Process Engineer, Biologics Manufacturing

Elanco; Kansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco's Elwood, Kansas facility is seeking a Process Engineer for biologics manufacturing. You will support operation, control, and optimization of mAb production, reporting to the site engineering team and collaborating across Manufacturing, Quality, and Research & Development.

The role emphasizes process validation, CAPA, and data-driven improvements to ensure compliant, robust production with a focus on transfer and scale-up of biologics processes in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering with 3+ years in pharma/biotech manufacturing.
• Experience with cGMP in a regulated environment and aseptic processing.
• FMEA/PPQ concepts and data-driven process improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Support operation, control, and optimization of manufacturing assets and processes at the Elwood, KS monoclonal antibody facility.
• Provide technical expertise for process and equipment performance; contribute to tech transfer and continuous improvement.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

CAPA

cGMP

SCADA

MES

Aseptic processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/Engineering

Tools

Single-Use Bioreactor Systems

SCADA

MES

Job description

## Process Engineer, Biologics ManufacturingApply: Elwood, KS: Full time: Posted Today: R0027478**At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!****As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.** **At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.****At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.****Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!**Your day-to-day will include: •Responsible for supporting the operation, control, and optimization of manufacturing assets and technical processes at the Elwood, Kansas monoclonal antibody (mAb) facility.•Serve as a subject matter expert in both process and equipment performance, contributing to development, data analysis, troubleshooting, technology transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives.•Play a key part in day-to-day manufacturing operations while also supporting local and large-scale capital projects, including equipment design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation—helping drive the future of biologics manufacturing at the site.•Process & Equipment Support: Provide technical expertise and engineering solutions for process and equipment-related challenges.•Support manufacturing operations on the floor by troubleshooting issues and ensuring reliable performance.•Operational Excellence & Compliance: Ensure processes and equipment operate in a controlled, compliant state aligned with cGMP standards and regulatory expectations.•Support investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of CAPA.•Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Utilize data-driven insights to monitor performance, identify variability, and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, throughput, and process robustness.•Project Engineering & Capital Execution: Support the full lifecycle of capital projects, including design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of equipment and systems.•Change Management & Documentation: Ensure all changes to processes and equipment are properly assessed, documented, and executed through change control systems.•Maintain and review technical documentation such as process flows, specifications, and validation protocols.•Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other teams to resolve technical challenges, mitigate risks, and drive successful project outcomes. You have the following technical skills and qualifications: •Requirement – Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or a foreign equivalent plus 3 years progressively responsible post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or any engineering related roles.•Relevant experience – Applicants must have 3 years of experience in the following: (1) Working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or a related industry; (2) cGMP standards and experience working in a regulated environment; (3) aseptic processing techniques and cleaning/sanitization methodologies; (4) Process Validation, completing risk assessments (FMEA), and Process Performance Qualifications (PPQ); (5) interpreting and complying with USDA/FDA/EMA regulations; (6) utilizing statistical tools to analyze process trends, identify deviations, and determine corrective actions (CAPA); and (7) operating and maintaining Single-Use Bioreactor Systems, SCADA, and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems). Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected statusElanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‐related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.