Sr. Process Engineer - ADN Ramp Team

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to support the start-up of new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites. This role involves applying engineering fundamentals to ensure safe and timely facility operations, coaching local teams, and fostering collaboration across departments. With a focus on problem-solving and operational excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful healthcare solutions while working in a dynamic environment. Join a diverse team committed to making a difference and advancing healthcare for patients worldwide.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably API/Dry Products.
• Strong understanding of operational excellence principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support for facility start-up and operational readiness.
• Coach local technical teams to ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Process Engineering

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

BS in Engineering

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 work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those in need, improve disease understanding and management, and give back through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize putting people first and strive for excellence in our work.

Position Brand Description:

The Lilly API/Dry Product Network is expanding rapidly, with several new greenfield sites under construction to meet increasing demand. These sites are staffed for steady state production, but additional surge capacity is necessary for start-up phases to ramp up quickly to full capacity.

The ADN RAMP (Rapid Access to Medicines for Patients) team is a cross-functional group bringing deep manufacturing expertise. It supports site start-up through operational excellence, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and surge capacity resources. This role offers the opportunity to work at new sites, expand the Lilly network, develop technical and leadership skills, and contribute to accelerating Lilly’s mission to serve more patients.

Success involves supporting site start-up through technical execution, coaching new employees, and fostering collaboration to develop local technical and operational teams for full operation.

The team reports to their respective functions but is coordinated by the Ramp Team Sr. Director.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

1. Provide process engineering support focusing on safe, first-time-right delivery and on-time facility start-up, applying process engineering fundamentals.
2. Partner with site engineering teams on operational readiness, C&Q support, process support, document reviews, deviation investigations, and change controls.
3. Coach and develop local technical teams to support operational excellence and technical skills.
4. Use root cause analysis to investigate process and equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
5. Monitor and document equipment performance to maintain qualification status.
6. Maintain safety standards for process equipment.

Basic Requirements:

1. BS in Engineering with at least 3 years of process team experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably API/Dry Products.
2. Strong technical interest and understanding of manufacturing operational excellence principles.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

1. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
2. Ability to coach others and influence without authority.
3. Ability to simplify complex issues and build trust with peers and leaders.
4. Willingness to work off-shift hours as needed.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Collaborative approach with operations and automation teams.

Other Information:

The team will support multiple sites across the US and internationally, requiring travel and flexibility. Lilly is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accommodations upon request. Compensation varies based on experience and location, with a range of $64,500 - $167,200, plus benefits and potential bonuses.