Process Engineer — GMP & Process Improvement

Elanco in; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Shutdowns

Parental leave

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical support for production operations, lead process improvement projects, and ensure regulatory compliance across the plant. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes cGMP familiarity, process ownership, and safety leadership; Bachelor’s in Engineering and hands-on experience with validation and maintenance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Process and Project management experience including the responsibility for troubleshooting, hands-on scoping, design, configuration, validation, deployment or maintenance.
• Prior experience working closely with manufacturing personnel to develop process control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement Project Management: Lead and execute process and equipment improvement projects, encompassing design, estimation, proposals, budgeting, and implementation, collaborating cross-functionally.
• Process Ownership & Expertise: Serve as the technical expert and asset steward for assigned processes and equipment, understanding design basis, control strategies, and potential manufacturing hazards.
• Equipment Lifecycle Management: Oversee equipment lifecycle from qualification through maintenance, including creating and approving preventative maintenance plans, utilizing statistical tools, historian charts, and root cause analysis to manage daily operations.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain and generate documentation adhering to cGMP, CAPA, Change Control, and other relevant regulations, including process flows, P&IDs, and equipment flow diagrams.
• Safety & Project Leadership: Champion Elanco's safety-first culture, evaluating equipment for safety concerns and acting as a subject matter expert/project manager for capital and non-capital projects.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical support for production operations, lead process improvement projects, and ensure regulatory compliance across the plant. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes cGMP familiarity, process ownership, and safety leadership; Bachelor’s in Engineering and hands-on experience with validation and maintenance are preferred.