Organization Overview:Lilly has been manufacturing life-changing medicines for over 150 years - and our Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing (IPM) site is at the center of that mission. We produce sterile injectable products in vial, cartridge, and pre-filled syringe formats, and the work done here reaches patients around the world.
As Engineering Leader for our Formulation, Filling, and Automated Inspection operations, you won't just manage equipment - you'll build the systems, culture, and talent that ensure every batch is safe, reliable, and right. This is a role for someone who leads from the floor and thinks at the system level.
We make medicines people depend on. The engineering that keeps those lines running - reliably, safely, every day - starts with leaders like you.
What You'll OwnPeople & 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 that tie directly to IPM's 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 all equipment is properly maintained, qualified, and positioned to reliably supply medicine to patients
- Develop and enforce local processes and procedures in alignment with the FUME asset management system
- Remove barriers - technical, organizational, or cultural - that limit team effectiveness
- Staff your team with the talent and skills needed to meet evolving business needs
- Serve as a technical authority and escalation point for complex engineering challenges
- Champion safety and quality - not just as compliance requirements, but 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 or 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 required as needed given 24/7 manufacturing operations
- Occasional travel may be required
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$123,000 - $180,400
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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