Process Engineer – Materials Management

Industry:

Company: Eli Lilly and Company

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$57,750 – $129,800

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

The Process Engineer – Materials Management will join the Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing (IPM) site to support system level detailed design, material handling and automated storage equipment commissioning and qualification activities, robotics integration, and ensure the operating site Logistics System (Automated Storage and Retrieval System, Material Conveyance, Automated Guided Vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots) meets the requirements of the business.

Responsibilities:
• Drive lean principles and ensure efficient and effective material flows are maintained.
• Support the value stream mapping initiatives across the IPM site.
• Work closely with business leaders to identify when business demands will exceed the capability of the logistics system.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams within manufacturing, quality and other business units to effectively deploy robotic and supporting automation systems to meet demands of the business
• Provide subject matter expertise for robotic system installation, testing, and support in a manufacturing site.
• Work effectively with partner companies and contractors as needed.
• Be a champion for safety activities and a role model for diversity, ethics, and compliance. Ensure assets and processes comply with safety policies and procedures. Ensure technology supports improving the personnel safety and ergonomic design.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in a qualified state throughout the equipment lifecycle, including changes and return to production after maintenance and repair.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Logistics Management.

Experience:
• 3+ years of experience in a highly automated manufacturing environment supporting automation and robotics systems.

Additional Skills/Preferences:
• MS, MBA, or PMP certification
• Demonstrated logistics experience
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of robotics
• Knowledge/experience with AGV / AMR control systems and fleet managers, control system programming and integration (PLC, HMI, MES, etc.). Fanuc and Staubli experience a plus.
• Passion in the field of Robotics, Autonomous Vehicle systems, Supply Chain Automation and Logistics
• Proficiency in delivering highly complex tasks and/or tasks that are highly cross-functional
• Knowledge/experience in cGMP, ICH, USP, and applicable regulations as well as robotics industry standards
• Experience utilizing robotic technologies to deliver value to manufacturing operations
• Comfortable with IT and automation architecture design and integration
• Demonstrated Project Management skills and ability to coordinate complex projects
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively across functional groups and stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and ability to balance short term needs with long term business evolution
• Enthusiasm for changes, team spirit and flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to learn & apply technical/scientific knowledge

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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.

#WeAreLilly