Sr. Manager - Engineering

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

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 Brand Description: The Engineering Sr. Manager is responsible for setting strategies and objectives for their area within Indy Device Assembly and Packaging (IDAP). The Team Leader supervises day to day engineering activities and manages the team’s technical capacity roadmap and frontline engineering escalation. The Team Leader is responsible for developing employees as necessary to meet business requirements. Key Objectives / Deliverables: Safety Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing and following HSE policies and ergonomic environment within process team Actively participate in safety-related activities (audits, JSA’s, hazard reviews, etc.) to drive ongoing safety improvement Wear proper personal protective equipment (gloves, steel toed shoes, safety glasses) as required by local procedures and the activity being performed Understand safe operation of the equipment within the area Functional Develop, mentor, coach, and recognize employees within their organization Develop local processes and procedures in accordance with the FUME system Use and encourage Lean tools to achieve success Understand and influence the manufacturing control strategy for their area Fundamental Deliverables Remove barriers that impact team performance Provide technical input / support, as required Meet the requirements of the FUME System through execution of local processes and procedures Track team performance in executing and completing objectives Ensure proper resources and tools are in place to execute team objectives Prioritize the team’s time and task execution based on impact to business needs Site Expectations: Develop and maintain the team’s technical capacity roadmap, ensuring alignment with company goals Staff the team with personnel capable of meeting business needs and objectives Act as role model in demonstrating Lilly’s core values Minimum Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field. 2 years of manufacturing experience (preferred GMP experience). Qualified applicants must be 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, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1. Additional Preferences: Recognized strong team leadership skills Technical competence in area of responsibility Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (both oral and written) Strong talent development skills, especially coaching and people development Solid regulatory compliance knowledge (GMP, OSHA, etc.) Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals Manufacturing experience Established network across Lilly functional community Previous supervisory / leadership experience Other Information: 8 hour days, after-hour and weekend support, as needed Occasional travel may be required. 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 ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) 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 Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $99,000 - $145,200 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. WeAreLilly

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