Process Engineer (R2-R4)

Job ID: R-107954Company: LillyLocation: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of AmericaJob Type: Full TimeCategory: EngineeringPosted Date: 2026-06-26At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Process Engineer (R2-R4) to support and continuously improve delivery devices, sub-assemblies, and components for packaging and manufacturing sites. Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) guidelines and regulations, company standards, and regulatory requirements. Develop, monitor, and provide technical oversight for control systems for process indicators to identify and address performance issues. Lead investigations concerning process and equipment safety incidents. Perform and summarize improvement opportunities in technical studies, reports, investigations, data analysis, and process modeling. Provide technical assessments of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical proposals and make recommendations related to suitability. Support all aspects of tool and process qualification, including computer system validation. #LI-DNIPosition requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related STEM field and 4 years of experience with process and equipment requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing. In the alternative, employer will accept a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related STEM field and 3 years of experience with process and equipment requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Experience must include a minimum of: 3 years of experience with programming and debugging Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs); 3 years of experience with leading resolution of manufacturing-related issues, including deviations, data review, and supply chain coordination using Root Cause Analysis tools; 3 years of experience with computer-aided design tools; 3 years of experience with identifying and implementing process and product changes to improve manufacturing processes; and 3 years of experience with using DOE, Six Sigma, and statistical methods as applied to engineering studies and reports. Up to 25% domestic and international travel required. #LI-DNIJob location: Indianapolis, IN.To apply, please visit and enter job requisition number R-107954 when prompted. Alternatively, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the ad to: Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Drop Code 1093, Indianapolis, IN 46285.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 () 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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (View email address on click.appcast.io), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is$113,360.00 - $130,364.00 per yearFull-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.#WeAreLillySkillsprogrammable logic controllersroot cause analysishuman machine interfacescomputer-aided designdoesix sigmastatistical methodsprocess modelingtechnical assessmenttool qualificationprocess qualificationcomputer system validationmanufacturing process improvementdata analysistechnical oversightincident investigationsupply chain coordinationoem proposal assessment