Director-Engineering Design Lead
Eli Lilly and Company
September 01, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Huntsville, AL
Operations
Role: Director-level Design Lead overseeing capital project design delivery within Lilly's Global Facilities Delivery organization, primarily supporting manufacturing assets for pharmaceutical production. Responsibilities: manage multi-node design teams (internal and external), ensure adherence to engineering standards and regulatory requirements, coordinate with project managers during all design phases, develop design requirements, lead design decision-making, and support value engineering efforts to optimize costs. Also responsible for design governance, process improvements, and verification planning and oversight. Requirements: BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering; minimum 20 years of manufacturing or engineering experience in pharmaceutical or API networks; ability to work onsite regularly at the project location. Preferred: strong manufacturing background and experience in pharmaceutical facilities. HighValue: focus on manufacturing facilities supporting pharma production, extensive experience in design and project delivery for regulated environments, travel (~20%) to project sites. WorkSetup: onsite at project site with frequent travel.