Business Process Associate Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

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. 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.

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: Associate, Process Team Engineer

As an Associate, Process Team Engineer, you will support manufacturing operations by providing technical expertise across processes and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant production. In this role, you will drive continuous improvement, troubleshoot issues, and lead or support capital and non-capital projects to reduce variability and enhance operational performance.

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert and lead or support capital and non-capital projects from scoping through execution

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes and equipment, including design, implementation, and cross-functional collaboration

• Serve as equipment owner and asset steward, understanding design, control strategy, and process hazards

• Support equipment lifecycle management, including qualification, preventative maintenance plans, and performance monitoring using data and root cause analysis

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (cGMP, CAPA, Change Control) and maintain accurate technical documentation

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• Required Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years of engineering experience, preferably supporting manufacturing or production environments

• Top 2 skills (all in one bullet): Strong analytical/problem-solving capability and effective communication across cross-functional teams

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

• Experience in regulated industries (animal health, pharmaceuticals, or similar)

• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and NEC standards

• Project management experience, including hands-on involvement in design, validation, and implementation

• Proficiency with engineering and data tools (AutoCAD, Excel, historian systems, etc.)

• Experience working closely with manufacturing teams to develop process control strategies

Additional Information:

• Travel: Minimal (as needed for project or site support)

• Location: Fort Dodge, IA 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

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