Senior Capital Project Engineer

Kindeva Drug Delivery•Bridgeton, MO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Capital Project Engineer leads the planning, justification, funding, execution, and startup of complex capital projects supporting manufacturing, facilities, utilities, quality, and business growth objectives. The role is responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. The engineer partners with Operations, Quality, Validation, Engineering, Finance, and Executive Leadership to develop capital strategies and implement projects that improve capacity, compliance, operational efficiency, and customer service. Success requires technical expertise, business acumen, project leadership, and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil, or a related Engineering discipline.
8+ years of progressive engineering and capital project management experience.
Experience managing large-scale capital projects and multi-million-dollar capital investments.
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience leading projects in pharmaceutical drug product manufacturing.
Experience supporting sterile fill finish, aseptic manufacturing, visual inspection, packaging, or device manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated success leading capital projects from concept through startup and closeout.
Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external contractors.
Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

CDMO experience.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
Experience supporting GMP commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.

Responsibilities

Lead complex capital projects from concept through startup, including scope development, project justification, engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handoff.
Develop project business cases, capital requests, budgets, schedules, and funding strategies; maintain accountability for project cost, cash flow, and overall financial performance.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Validation, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Facilities teams to deliver projects that support business objectives while minimizing operational disruption.
Manage engineering firms, contractors, equipment suppliers, and consultants to ensure safe, compliant, and effective project execution.
Evaluate technical alternatives and recommend options that balance safety, quality, operational requirements, cost, schedule, and long-term business needs.
Present project proposals, investment recommendations, project status, risks, and mitigation plans to site and executive leadership.
Ensure projects comply with applicable safety, GMP, regulatory, and company standards, including supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation activities as required.
Identify and mitigate project risks and drive timely resolution of technical, operational, financial, and schedule-related issues.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to project team members while supporting continuous improvement of capital planning, project delivery, and engineering processes.