Reliability Engineer
About this opportunity
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.
Organization Overview:
The PPN Network Reliability engineer position is part of the Engineering Tech Center, with a focus on discipline stewardship and leadership of our Reliability program. This position is part of the overall Reliability program and will focus on the processes, technology, methods, and best practices within the Reliability discipline at Lilly. In addition, this position will provide an external focus, lead the introduction and implementation of new technologies, and drive productivity initiatives in these areas. This position will be a global partner to sites and the corporate engineering function, leading key initiatives for these groups.
Responsibilities:
Technical and Discipline leadership – global process owner for the Reliability of equipment, systems, and processes. Network continuously with site Reliability engineers, influencing initiatives to improve the uptime and predictability of our equipment and systems, predominantly for our manufacturing sites. Knowledgeable of our GMARS system and how the discipline of Reliability interacts with this tool. Engage proactively with major capital projects to influence equipment/system selection, as well as the ongoing operations of these systems.
Productivity improvement – routinely identify and implement systemic improvements focused on improving cost effectiveness, productivity, and stewardship of Lilly assets in plants/processes globally.
Consultation - assist sites globally, especially for the Reliability resources at sites, to ensure site needs are met.
Knowledge sharing - Provide ongoing technical support to site plant engineering groups, domestic and global (including CMOs/Alliances); provide technical mentoring to Lilly engineers; participate in the creation and maintenance of Engineering Standards and Best Practices. Support sites in continuing to build key technical capabilities.
External Influence - Monitor and, when appropriate, influence changes in external standards on Lilly’s behalf, and work to ensure ongoing compliance within Lilly. Leverage external resources to stay current and, when necessary, complement internal resources.
Coaching/mentoring and development of others in the discipline.
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's in an Engineering Field
5+ years’ experience in a plant engineering, Reliability, or maintenance area.
Hands-on manufacturing or plant experience in a regulated environment, with direct application of cGMP requirements
Demonstrated leadership ability with key accomplishments of influence across a broad spectrum
Technical areas of expertise include sound engineering fundamentals and physical plant systems.
Project coordination experience
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.
Additional Preferences:
Experience using GMARS/Maximo software application
Knowledge of procurement processes
Proven business acumen.
Good PC skills; excellent verbal and written communications skills; strong problem-solving and analysis skills (including appropriate use of data and metrics and ability to form a business case).
Must work independently and, as such, must be a self-starter and capable of working with little direction.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information:
Domestic (including PR) and some International travel required (typically 10 to 20%).
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 proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, 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 are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$66,000 - $171,600
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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