Process Engineering Advisor at Elanco in Clinton, Indiana

Job Description:

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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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: Process Engineering Advisor

As a Process Engineering Advisor at Elanco’s Clinton site, you will lead technical efforts in one of our largest US manufacturing centers. You will focus on optimizing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Your expertise will be critical in managing complex projects and fostering innovation across multi-disciplinary teams.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead large-scale and critical engineering projects to enhance business value, including cost reduction and capacity increase.




• Oversee project teams to ensure safe, timely, and budget-compliant project implementation.




• Ensure all process and equipment changes are documented and compliant with regulatory policies.




• Apply engineering principles to troubleshoot processes and support Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.




• Mentor other engineers and share technical knowledge through presentations and documentation.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or an Associate’s Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.




• Required Experience: At least 5-10 years in a manufacturing process within a highly regulated environment.




• Top Skills: Strong technical problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience with lean/continuous improvement methodologies.




• Proficiency in Aspen process modeling software and PI process data historian.




• Familiarity with a wide range of processing and emission control equipment.




• Experience in Root Cause Analysis and regulatory compliance.

Additional Information:

• Location: Clinton, Indiana Manufacturing Site

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages




• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)




• 8-week parental leave




• 9 Employee Resource Groups




• Annual bonus offering




• Flexible work arrangements




• Up to 6% 401K matching

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 status