Advisor-Manufacturing Engineering

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!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.At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. 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.Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!Your Role: Engineering Consultant – Mechanical/HVACAs the Engineering Consultant – Mechanical/HVAC, you will be part of the Engineering team supporting the design, reliability, and continuous improvement of facility utilities and HVAC systems at the Fort Dodge manufacturing site. In this role, you will lead and support capital projects, provide subject matter expertise in HVAC and mechanical systems, and ensure facility utilities remain compliant with cGMP, regulatory, and Elanco engineering standards.Your Responsibilities:Lead and support capital projects involving HVAC, mechanical utilities, piping systems, and clean room design from planning through commissioning and startup.Author and review engineering documentation including User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), feasibility studies, drawings, specifications, and qualification documents.Oversee project execution by reviewing contractor submittals, monitoring installation quality, managing project schedules and budgets, and ensuring right-first-time project delivery.Maintain HVAC systems in a validated cGxP state by supporting compliance with regulatory requirements, Elanco engineering standards, and industry best practices.Drive continuous improvement and utility optimization initiatives while providing technical support and troubleshooting for mechanical and HVAC systems.What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience, OR an associate's degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience.Experience: Experience supporting mechanical, HVAC, facility utilities, capital projects, or engineering systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.Skills: Experience with HVAC/mechanical systems and project engineering along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering-related software or control systems.What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other cGMP-regulated manufacturing environments.Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.Knowledge of HVAC design, clean room systems, HEPA filtration, and mechanical utility standards.Experience with commissioning, qualification, and validation of mechanical and HVAC equipment.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected statusElanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.SummaryLocation: Fort Dodge, IAType: Full time