Engineer - Mixing

Job Position Overview

Support the development of key solutions or process improvements for Lilly manufacturing processes or industry defined subjects. Engineering Consultants are expected to bring key expertise and knowledge to the table and lead development processes through research, PEC laboratory experimental efforts, and direct interactions with manufacturing sites, development and functional areas. This role provides technical leadership (including oversight of the community, technology development, knowledge sharing, mentoring and coaching of others, etc.),

provides technical guidance and support to sites and external manufacturing organizations, supports major capital projects, and networks with the external community at large.

• Provide engineering technical leadership globally in transport phenomena (e.g., fluid mixing, heat and mass transfer) and fermentation engineering support (modeling, mixing, fermenter design, rheology) for all API, dry, and parenteral manufacturing sites, development groups, and contract manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to direct discipline activities, new technology development, assessments, and deployment.
• Collaborate with sites globally, assisting with technical evaluations, technology assessment and specific problem resolution including troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and productivity improvements.
• Develop informal and formal networks with manufacturing and development peers to identify opportunities to apply engineering principles to improve Lilly operations.
• Develop experimental programs, protocols, and models to address technical problems, including development and application of vessel and other scale‑down models.
• Supervise laboratory experiments and operations, including the daily work of technicians to ensure experiments are carried out safely and with high quality and speed.
• Prepare technical reports and other supporting documentation for knowledge sharing.
• Leverage external resources to stay current in specific area of technology expertise and complement internal resources when necessary.

• B.S. in Engineering or Science.
• Eight years of manufacturing experience in a GMP environment, preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

• Demonstrated technical abilities in engineering as applied to manufacturing/mixing platforms utilized in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Advanced degree in chemical or biochemical engineering (M.S. or Ph.D.).
• Experience with process modeling tools.

Location:

Indianapolis, Indiana. Travel: 10 %. Shift: Days.

Annual salary range: $66,000 – $171,600. Full‑time equivalent employees also may be eligible for a company bonus. Benefits include 401(k) participation, pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent day‑care, life and death benefits, time off and leave of absence benefits, and well‑being benefits such as employee assistance, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

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