Elanco
Senior Associate - Manufacturing Engineering
Fort Dodge, IA · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
ComplianceProject ManagementProcess ImprovementGMPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationLean Manufacturing
About the role
- Provide technical guidance and oversight for equipment commissioning, qualification, validation, and engineering projects while managing internal and external CQV resources.
- Champion a strong safety culture by evaluating equipment and systems for potential safety risks and ensuring safe, compliant operations.
Responsibilities
- Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles, process optimization, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years of Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) experience within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing industry.
- What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)
- Top 2 skills: Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, equipment commissioning, qualification and validation, combined with proven leadership and project management abilities.
Skills
- Experience leading CQV programs for pharmaceutical, biologics, or vaccine manufacturing facilities.
- Demonstrated success managing external contractors and cross-functional project teams.
- Experience implementing Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management, and validation lifecycle principles.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders while driving project execution.
- What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications)
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Benefits
- As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
- At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
Company info
- At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
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