Lead Engineer – Packaging at Eli Lilly and Company

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The RTP facility multiple high-speed manufacturing lines, detailed robotic integration, advanced data collection and analytics for improved safety, increased productivity, and variability reduction.  The facility is actively being expanded to add additional capacity and this role would support both the existing assets and the start-up of additional capacity.  This is an exciting opportunity to support a state-of-the-art facility as it continues to expand. 

Responsibilities:

As the Lead Engineer – Packaging, you will be supporting and managing the Packaging lines crucial to Lilly's supply chain. This role will be part of the RTP Site Engineering organization responsible for the delivery of the lines and support of continuous operations by providing subject matter expertise in process control, improvements, project management, and technical leadership to the process team.

• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve the safety culture.
• Take overall responsibility for the safe design and safe operation of the equipment within the area.
• Communicate effectively with cross functional team members in roles such as quality, operations, logistics, and maintenance.
• Obtain technical expertise of equipment and processes in the packaging area including clear understanding of equipment flow chart, process flow document, critical process parameters, and equipment controls.
• Establish control charts & monitor/trend operating parameters to verify and optimize equipment performance; lead governance for on-going monitoring of equipment performance across assets.
• Compare equipment performance data with other manufacturing sites within the network to determine areas of opportunity.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more difficult equipment and operational problems.
• Utilize formal problem-solving techniques, such as root cause analysis and causal factor charting, to resolve equipment deviations.
• Provide oversight and assist maintenance personnel and engineering techs that support the equipment.
• Provide rotational on-call support for 24-hour operations.
• Evaluate all activities for impact on 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 qualification activities (including commissioning activities of new equipment or areas).
• Act as user representative for capital projects or local projects.
• Understand equipment reliability issues and performance KPIs.
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities (procedural changes, upgrades, projects, etc.) associated with equipment within the area.
• Plan and coordinate equipment planned downtime windows for equipment improvements and preventative maintenance.
• Goals/objectives should target world-class levels of operation for safety, quality and customer service.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Training):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 3+ years of experience in a process engineer role

Preferred attributes but not required:

• 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 (e.g., Excel, JMP, Minitab etc.)
• Experienced in Rockwell Studio5000 PLC troubleshooting, automated vision systems, and robotics.
• Previous experience as a process engineer within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Ability to apply statistical thinking concepts to the analysis of manufacturing problems.
• Experience working with validated systems.
• Experience in utilizing root cause analysis techniques for the systematic solving of problems.

Additional Information: 

• Schedule - 8-hour days - Monday through Friday, rotational on-call support will be required. 
• Travel - Domestic and International travel may be required (5-10%)

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