Process Engineer

About the role

The Position Brand Description Engineer - Process is responsible for establishing and maintaining the reliable operation and qualified state of the equipment and business processes in the area that they support. They ensure that equipment is in-control, compliant, and capable of meeting customer needs, while also driving associated continuous improvement efforts.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve the safety culture.
• Participate in safety-related activities (audits, JSA’s, hazard reviews, etc.) to drive ongoing safety improvement.
• Take overall responsibility for the safe design and safe operation of the equipment within the area.
• Provide engineering expertise as an active member of the area process team.
• Obtain technical expertise of equipment and processes in the area of responsibility.
• Establish & monitor/trend control systems as a tool for verifying and optimizing equipment performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more difficult equipment and operational problems.
• Utilize formal problem-solving techniques, including Root Cause Analysis, to resolve equipment issues.
• Respond to and implement customer requests related to the equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others, especially process team members, customers, engineering tech, and crafts personnel.
• Provide oversight to Maintenance Tech/Engineering Tech(s) that support the area.
• Evaluate all activities for impact on the qualified state of equipment and utilize appropriate tools/processes as necessary (change control, hold, etc.).
• Responsible for system/component classification and maintenance strategy for equipment.
• Implement corrections, corrective actions, and countermeasures arising from CAPA’s.
• Participate in Periodic Reviews for equipment.
• Lead or participate in IQ/OQ/PQ activities (including commissioning activities of new equipment or areas).
• Develop scope for capital projects targeted at both short and longer term needs.
• Act as user representative for capital projects or delivery agent for local projects.
• Coordinate with site/corporate asset management personnel to replicate improvements and assure alignment of maintenance and other equipment activities.
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities (procedural changes, upgrades, projects, etc.) associated with equipment within the area.
• Compare equipment performance data with that of other operations to determine areas of opportunity.
• Goals/objectives should target world-class levels of operation.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or science discipline.
• Availability to be Onsite Daily and provide after-hour support on a rotational basis as needed by the business.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Preferences

• Previous experience as a process engineer within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Adequate interpersonal and communications skills to be able to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Strong computer skills in a variety of software packages (Excel, JMP, etc.).
• Ability to work in a safe manner to ensure the safety of self and others.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to apply statistical thinking concepts to the analysis of manufacturing problems.
• Experience in utilizing root cause analysis techniques for the systematic solving of problems.

Other Information

• Occasional travel may be required for training, conferences, capital projects, etc.
• Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions.
• Lilly is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
• Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).