Senior Process Engineer, Critical Utilities (GMP)

Eli Lilly and Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation benefits

Healthcare

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Time off

Well-being programs

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is hiring a Principal Process Engineer for Critical Utilities in Houston to support GMP API production. You will lead start-up activities, qualification, and ongoing operation of critical utility systems, ensuring safety and compliance across the plant.

The role emphasizes process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on problem solving within a high-stakes manufacturing environment. Occasional travel and on-site work are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for facility start-up and readiness, including design reviews, safety assessments, and qualification of equipment.
• Support ongoing operations and continuous improvement of critical utilities, applying process modeling and root cause analysis to enhance performance.

Skills

Pharma manufacturing

Chemical engineering

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is hiring a Principal Process Engineer for Critical Utilities in Houston to support GMP API production. You will lead start-up activities, qualification, and ongoing operation of critical utility systems, ensuring safety and compliance across the plant.

The role emphasizes process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on problem solving within a high-stakes manufacturing environment. Occasional travel and on-site work are required.