Associate Director - Engineering
Eli Lilly and Company
8 days ago
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Operations
What You'll Own:
- People & Culture — develop, coach, and build a team that’s technically sharp and quality-obsessed.
- Equipment Reliability — keep critical manufacturing assets qualified, maintained, and performing at the highest standard.
- Quality & Compliance — drive GMP adherence and regulatory readiness across a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Business Performance — set and track objectives tied to IPM reliability and supply goals.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Mentor and develop engineers; recognize performance and grow capability across the organization.
- Translate site business plan priorities into actionable engineering objectives with clear ownership and milestones.
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained, qualified, and positioned to reliably supply medicine to patients.
- Develop and enforce local processes and procedures aligned with the FUME asset management system.
- Remove technical, organizational, or cultural barriers limiting team effectiveness.
- Staff the team with the talent and skills needed to meet evolving business needs.
- Serve as technical authority and escalation point for complex engineering challenges.
- Champion safety and quality as cultural values.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.
Additional Preferences:
- Parenteral or sterile manufacturing background.
- Prior supervisory/leadership experience.
- GMP / OSHA regulatory knowledge.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Clear communicator at all levels.
- Proven track record in talent development.
Additional Information:
- Monday–Friday day schedule; off-hours support as needed for 24/7 operations.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Benefits:
- Eligible for company bonus; comprehensive benefits program including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.
- People & Culture — develop, coach, and build a team that’s technically sharp and quality-obsessed.
- Equipment Reliability — keep critical manufacturing assets qualified, maintained, and performing at the highest standard.
- Quality & Compliance — drive GMP adherence and regulatory readiness across a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Business Performance — set and track objectives tied to IPM reliability and supply goals.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Mentor and develop engineers; recognize performance and grow capability across the organization.
- Translate site business plan priorities into actionable engineering objectives with clear ownership and milestones.
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained, qualified, and positioned to reliably supply medicine to patients.
- Develop and enforce local processes and procedures aligned with the FUME asset management system.
- Remove technical, organizational, or cultural barriers limiting team effectiveness.
- Staff the team with the talent and skills needed to meet evolving business needs.
- Serve as technical authority and escalation point for complex engineering challenges.
- Champion safety and quality as cultural values.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.
Additional Preferences:
- Parenteral or sterile manufacturing background.
- Prior supervisory/leadership experience.
- GMP / OSHA regulatory knowledge.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Clear communicator at all levels.
- Proven track record in talent development.
Additional Information:
- Monday–Friday day schedule; off-hours support as needed for 24/7 operations.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Benefits:
- Eligible for company bonus; comprehensive benefits program including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.