Advisor-Manufacturing Engineering

Your Role

As the Engineering Consultant – Mechanical/HVAC, you will be part of the Engineering team supporting the design, reliability, and continuous improvement of facility utilities and HVAC systems at the Fort Dodge manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capital projects involving HVAC, mechanical utilities, piping systems, and clean room design from planning through commissioning and startup.
• Author and review engineering documentation including User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), feasibility studies, drawings, specifications, and qualification documents.
• Oversee project execution by reviewing contractor submittals, monitoring installation quality, managing project schedules and budgets, and ensuring right-first-time project delivery.
• Maintain HVAC systems in a validated cGxP state by supporting compliance with regulatory requirements, Elanco engineering standards, and industry best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement and utility optimization initiatives while providing technical support and troubleshooting for mechanical and HVAC systems.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience, OR an associate's degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience: Experience supporting mechanical, HVAC, facility utilities, capital projects, or engineering systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Experience with HVAC/mechanical systems and project engineering along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering-related software or control systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other cGMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of HVAC design, clean room systems, HEPA filtration, and mechanical utility standards.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, and validation of mechanical and HVAC equipment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.