Senior Associate - Manufacturing Engineering

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Elanco is hiring a Senior Associate - Manufacturing Engineering. This is a full-time role in Fort Dodge. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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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: Lead Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV) Engineer

As the Lead CQV Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering team responsible for leading the Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) program for the Fort Dodge manufacturing site. In this role, you will provide technical leadership to ensure manufacturing equipment and systems are commissioned, qualified, and validated in compliance with GMP requirements while driving continuous improvement, standardization, and operational excellence across the site.

Your Responsibilities

Lead the site-wide Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) program, ensuring compliance with Elanco standards and regulatory requirements.
Develop, maintain, and improve CQV business processes, including ownership of SOPs, templates, and qualification documentation.
Provide technical guidance and oversight for equipment commissioning, qualification, validation, and engineering projects while managing internal and external CQV resources.
Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles, process optimization, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and cross-functional teams.
Champion a strong safety culture by evaluating equipment and systems for potential safety risks and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) experience within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing industry.
Top 2 skills: Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, equipment commissioning, qualification and validation, combined with proven leadership and project management abilities.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications)

Experience leading CQV programs for pharmaceutical, biologics, or vaccine manufacturing facilities.
Demonstrated success managing external contractors and cross-functional project teams.
Experience implementing Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management, and validation lifecycle principles.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders while driving project execution.

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

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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How do I apply for the Senior Associate - Manufacturing Engineering position at Elanco?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Elanco. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Senior Associate - Manufacturing Engineering position at Elanco located?

This position is based in Fort Dodge. Elanco has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Associate - Manufacturing Engineering at Elanco earn?

Elanco has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Associate - Manufacturing Engineering role at Elanco posted?

This role was posted on July 22, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Associate - Manufacturing Engineering role at Elanco require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Elanco lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.