Manufacturing Engineer

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. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. Manufacturing Excellence: Improve the efficiency, quality and consistency of core manufacturing processes, specifically execution and equipment effectiveness. Your role: As a Manufacturing Engineer at Elanco, you will be a key technical contributor to the digital heart of our production facilities. You will specialise in implementing and supporting our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Laboratory Execution Systems (LES). This hands-on role is the critical bridge between our physical manufacturing processes and the digital systems that control and document them, ensuring our operations are efficient, compliant, and reliable. Your Responsibilities: Contribute to the design and be responsible for the configuration and implementation of MES/LES solutions. This includes building and modifying electronic batch records (EBRs), system workflows, and configuring equipment integration based on defined requirements. Process Optimisation: Collaborate with operations and quality teams to analyse manufacturing and laboratory workflows. You will use MES/LES capabilities to help implement process improvements, reduce production cycle times, and enhance data integrity at the shop-floor level. System Management and Support: Provide frontline technical support for MES and LES platforms. You will act as a key technical resource to troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring high availability for our manufacturing and lab teams. Execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for MES/LES enhancements and new implementations. You will be responsible for generating validation documentation and ensuring systems are maintained in a validated state, compliant with GxP and data integrity requirements. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, and Process Science teams to gather system requirements and provide updates on technical activities. User Training and Enablement: Develop training materials and conduct training sessions to ensure that manufacturing and lab personnel are proficient in using the MES/LES systems effectively in their day-to-day roles. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Computer Science) or a related technical field. Hands-on experience with the configuration, and support of an MES or LES platform (e.g., Werum PAS-X, Emerson Syncade, POMSnet). Manufacturing Environment Experience: Experience working directly in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biologics, animal health, or another GxP-regulated industry. Regulatory Knowledge: A working knowledge of GxP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and familiarity with computer system validation (CSV) principles. Process Control Understanding: Familiarity with industrial automation concepts, including PLCs, SCADA, and how they integrate with higher-level manufacturing systems. Database and SQL Skills: Experience with SQL for data queries to support troubleshooting, data extraction, and report generation. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to systematically diagnose and resolve technical issues. Process Analysis: A solid understanding of business process analysis and workflow design. Ability to read and interpret process maps and requirements documents. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with operators, scientists, and management. Cloud Platform Proficiency: Familiarity with Public Cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), is a plus. Familiarity with the concepts of DevSecOps, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and source control (Git), is desirable. Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a technical team. Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid 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 Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework - all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at .