Director, Process Engineering

Role Summary

Director, Process Engineering responsible for providing leadership for process engineering at the Fort Dodge facility, overseeing both primary and secondary loop engineers to ensure qualified and compliant equipment is used in the manufacturing of Animal Health Products. Partners to influence and implement improvements across functional disciplines to ensure site objectives are met and regulatory requirements are upheld.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development for the Process Engineering team by setting clear objectives, managing performance through regular reviews and coaching, and creating robust development and succession plans to build a high-performing, technically proficient organization.
• Oversee the entire equipment lifecycle, from commissioning to qualification and ongoing support, to ensure all manufacturing systems are compliant with cGMP, Elanco standards, and regulatory requirements, guaranteeing the production of safe and effective Animal Health Products.
• Act as a key change agent by partnering with manufacturing, quality, and other site functions to identify and implement process improvements; drive the adoption of automation and leverage strong engineering fundamentals and root cause analysis to enhance efficiency, reduce site expenses, and solve complex technical challenges.
• Champion a world-class safety culture by embedding Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) principles into all engineering activities, driving proactive risk reduction, ensuring timely incident reporting, and fostering an environment of accountability where every team member is engaged in preventing injury.
• Align departmental activities and resources to meet both short-term operational needs and long-term strategic business objectives, effectively managing headcount, overtime, and departmental expenses to deliver on site and functional goals.

Qualifications

• Required: Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Required: Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering role within a regulated manufacturing environment, including proven experience leading technical teams or projects.
• Required: Top Skills: Demonstrated leadership ability to influence and guide teams, coupled with strong technical knowledge of engineering fundamentals, equipment commissioning/qualification, and manufacturing HSE standards.
• Preferred: Proficiency with systems such as SAP (Maintenance module) and Trackwise for managing engineering and quality processes.
• Preferred: Direct experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and implementation.
• Preferred: Experience in a biologics, vaccines, or sterile manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to manage departmental resources and align team objectives with broader site goals.