Design Lead – Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company

. Identify applicable engineering design standards, functional standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesSenior💰 $66,000 - $171,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering design standards and capital project delivery, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical processes and project management. Capable of influencing stakeholders and facilitating conflict resolution while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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BS In Engineering10 Years Manufacturing ExperiencePharmaceutical Process EngineeringProject Management SkillsCapital Project Delivery Understanding

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Hard Skills

Engineering Design StandardsDesign Requirements DevelopmentDesign Schedule MaintenanceEarned-Value Progress SystemsDesign Problem ResolutionStandard Operating Procedures DevelopmentKPI Reviews ParticipationValue-Engineering ExercisesDesign Review FacilitationConflict Resolution Facilitation

Soft Skills

Ability To InfluenceCredibility CreationDecision FacilitationLong-Distance Work CapabilityEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalAPI NetworksA/E Design ActivitiesEngineering Tech CenterProject Delivery Work Instructions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify applicable engineering design standards, functional standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements
Own overall design delivery for capital projects
Coordinate design throughout all project phases for the Project Manager
Deliver conceptual design reviews and basic design reviews
Direct development of design requirements
Assist with development and maintenance of design schedules
Participate in selecting architecture/engineering firms and verification professional services
Coordinate with A/E firms to develop earned-value progress systems by discipline
Expedite design decisions and coordinate information flow between design teams and system owners
Ensure designs meet approved intent through coordination with design firms, specialists, technical center disciplines, and end users/customers
Govern design activities and resolve design-related problems
Identify inefficiencies and develop strategies to improve design-hour performance
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, project delivery work instructions, and design/verification best practices
Review and approve key internal and external design project personnel with the Project Manager
Address design issues with Engineering Tech Center and project technical/constructability resources
Ensure design replication where applicable
Support value-engineering exercises to maximize project opportunities
Review design-related invoices and participate in KPI reviews and assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering
Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience supporting pharmaceutical or API networks
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
Additional preference: BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
Pharmaceutical process or project engineer experience
Strong project management skills
Ability to effectively facilitate conflict to resolution
Ability to influence all levels of project and site personnel
Understanding of capital project delivery processes and A/E design activities
Understanding of Lilly technical resources, including user representatives, Engineering Tech Center resources, and design specialists
Demonstrated values consistent with Lilly values
Ability to frame complex decisions/analyses, facilitate decisions, and implement according to plan
Ability to create credibility and influence alignment among sites, corporate engineering, A/E firm decision-makers, and stakeholders with differing opinions
Experience facilitating issue resolution, anticipating scope changes, and implementing projects safely with quality, speed, and value
Willingness to relocate and/or travel outside the home state/country
Demonstrated ability to work long distances with little supervision
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, averaging about 25% depending on project phase

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending in part on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
Employee resource groups and support networks