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Organization Overview :
In 1992, Eli Lilly and Company established the Delivery Device business for the purpose of crafting, developing, launching, and continuously improving proprietary delivery device systems. This business is unique to the broader Lilly Research Labs organization due to its focus on patient centered delivery system solutions, its innovative approach to deliver platforms utilizing both internal and external technologies, and its level of integration with the commercial groups and Business Units. The Delivery, Device and Connected Solutions (DDCS) organization leverages alliances in design and manufacturing to rapidly convert proprietary concepts into products that meet the users' needs and intended uses.
Responsibilities :
DDCS is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and maturity of mechanical and electromechanical delivery systems to enable Eli Lilly and Company's growing therapeutic portfolio. In this role you will be an integrated member of project teams and will be responsible for ensuring robustness of the mechanical design for existing and new delivery devices/technologies. Key responsibilities for this role include:
Provide Mechanical/Electromechanical design engineering technical expertise, and ensure that device design concepts are based on sound design engineering principles utilizing the latest engineering tools/technologies
Evaluation or creation of finite element analysis, tolerance stacks, manufacturing processes and scale-up, mold flow analysis, DOE, etc.
Assess and evaluate design concepts for technical risk and DfX (manufacturability, reliability, assembly, ultrasonic welding parameters, gluing and snap fits)
Interact with internal and external design partners
Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to accelerate time to market of patient centered designs
Coordinate device risk assessments and design control deliverables. This individual is responsible for ensuring detailed design risk assessments are conducted and acted upon, appropriate formal approval of associated documentation is accomplished, and all required applicable design control deliverables are completed
Author technical reports, work instructions, change control documentation and development plans
Basic Requirements:
BS degree in engineering (mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field)
5+ years of experience working in industry demonstrating successful application of mechanical engineering fundamentals
Additional Skills/Preferences:
3+ years of industry experience developing drug delivery systems (e.g. cartridges, prefilled syringes, combination product delivery devices, and medical devices).
Experience with verification and validation activities (requirements definition, tolerance stacks, first principle calculations, finite element analysis, design verification testing, and human factors)
Experience with design control processes, including risk management and failure modes & effects analysis (FMEA)
Ability to take ownership of project work and complete work according to project timelines
Technical understanding of common commercial manufacturing and assembly processes including injection molding
Effective application of root cause investigation, design of experiments, and statistics
Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently in an interdisciplinary environment
Strong written communication skills, including technical report writing
Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
Additional Information:
Estimated travel of up to 30%, both domestic and international
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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
$64,500 - $167,200
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.
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