Senior Quality Engineer - FUME

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.

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.

Position Overview:

Lilly is actively growing its manufacturing footprint globally to meet the needs of patients and deliver on our exciting future.  As a result, Lilly is looking for experienced quality assurance associates to support our growth in Lilly Kenosha County (LKC). This is an outstanding opportunity to deliver on new manufacturing investments and new pioneering technologies.

The Senior Quality Engineer - FUME provides oversight, guidance and support in the area of Facilities, Utilities, Maintenance, and Equipment (FUME).  This position is essential for maintaining GMP compliance and ensuring inspection readiness. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintains responsibility for a safe work environment, leading safety initiatives, and working safely; accountable for supporting all Health, Safety, and Environmental Corporate and Site Goals.
• Leads, mentors, and coaches operations and support personnel on FUME quality matters.
• Acts as a QA SME, working with Global Facilities Delivery, Lilly project staff, Global Computer Systems QA, and selected service provider firms to complete the detailed design of the assigned areas employing QbD and QRM principals and ensuring the integration of Lilly Global Quality System requirements into the design and delivery of facilities, assets, and systems. 
• Provides technical and quality review and approval of facility, utility, and equipment system documents to ensure compliance with Lilly Global Quality Standards as well as project and local quality procedures.
• Provides quality oversight for the verification and qualification of facility, utility, and equipment systems including review of test cases, test execution, test summaries, and discrepancy resolution. 
• Provides QA oversight of maintenance activities including initial calibrations and maintenance plan development.
• Works with the site quality to support the development of the vision and strategy for the overall site quality operation with focus on the FUME areas. 
• Supports the site organization in building technical capability, for a diverse cross-functional staff in Quality, project teams, and area process teams, including mentoring of new Quality and other project staff.
• Fosters a strong quality culture including maintaining open communications and promoting teamwork and employee participation in the work group.
• Leads project initiatives needed in support of site continuous improvement, site expansion, and the Quality function.
• Resolves or escalates any compliance issues to the project lead, site leadership, and Quality Management.
• Support the QA Compliance team and site in the execution of the site readiness plan with focus on supporting start-up and ongoing quality oversight of site FUME systems including working as part of the site Utilities Process Team and Business Quality Assurance for local computer systems.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 3 years in the pharmaceutical industry with specific Quality FUME experience
• On-site presence required.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Demonstrated understanding of cGMP regulations.
• Previous experience in GMP production environments.
• Previous experience with C&Q and Validation oversight including automation and computer systems validation
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of US, EU, Japan and other regulations in the area of pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Proficiency with applicable computer systems
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team
• Root cause analysis/troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain quality systems
• Proven ability to work independently or as part of a Team to resolve an issue
• Technical Writing and Communication Skills
• CQE certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
• Computer System Quality Assurance (CSQA) experience
• Previous use of KNEAT – or other electronic validation software
• Previous facility or area start up experience.
• Previous experience with GMP utilities including WFI, Clean Steam, Process Compressed Air.
• Previous experience with Maintenance systems.

Additional Information:

• Primary location is Kenosha County, Wisconsin
• Ability to travel (approximately 10 %)
• Ability to work overtime as required.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared.  The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes.  As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

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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