Engineer-Process Engineering

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Organization Overview:

The Process Engineering function provides technical expertise and support to Dry Product Operations (DPO) ensuring compliance with cGMP, HSE guidelines and regulations, company standards and business practices. The primary areas of support include technical expertise (process and equipment), manufacturing and business process improvements, compliance with business systems, and people development. DPO technologies/processes include Wet Granulation; Roller Compaction; Tablet Compression/Coating/Inspection/Printing; Direct Compression Continuous Manufacturing and Capsule Filling & Inspection.

Responsibilities:

Provide DPO expertise as equipment/asset steward for the areas supported to maintain an efficient manufacturing processes. Establish and maintain technical information of the process and unit operations within the manufacturing process.

Liaise with the Commercialization Team to ensure Process Equipment related activities' readiness, execution and evaluation for new products/processes runs.

Develop and monitor process and capacity indicators to identify and address performance issues and identify improvement opportunities.

Develop specialized technology/unit operations knowledge and provide training to operations as content expert for manufacturing standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Perform troubleshooting and investigation on unexpected issues. Own equipment related deviations, CAPAs and changes. Lead or participate in investigations, problem-solving activities such as root cause analysis, FMEA, problem analysis and in development/implementation of countermeasure for quality, safety, environmental events.

Provide technical expertise for requirements, design, selection, installation, qualification, operation, maintenance, and reliability of process equipment and facilities.

Perform and summarize improvement opportunities in technical reports, investigations, plant/lab trials, data analysis and process modeling.

Active participation and engagement in the meetings and activities of the assigned process team and safety/environmental sub teams.

Ensure process complies with current industry regulatory expectations, new regulations, and corporate policies and programs for Quality, Health and Safety & Environmental, Process Safety.

Basic Requirements:

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)

5+ years of experience in the pharma manufacturing industry.

Demonstrated technical knowledge in process equipment requirements, specifically those related to dry product operations.

EIT/PE license, preferred

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong written and oral communication skills

Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge in managing multiple project objectives or assignments

Strong compliance mindset and sound judgement

Technical Writing

Strong customer service focus

Ability to work independently and collaborating as part of a team

Additional Information:

Available to work or provide support to a 24/7 operation, if necessary

Availability to travel within and outside Puerto Rico and U.S.

Work as a resource in other strategic areas of the business, based on business needs

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is$51,000 - $148,500

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, 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).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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