Senior Capital Project Engineer

Bridgeton, Missouri | Onsite
Our Work Matters
At Kindeva, we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

The Impact You Will Make
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. This role is responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Working closely with Operations, Quality, Validation, Engineering, Finance, and Executive Leadership, this position helps develop capital strategies and implement projects that improve capacity, compliance, operational efficiency, and customer service. Success requires strong technical expertise, business acumen, project leadership, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities
Capital Project Planning & Execution

Lead complex capital projects from concept through startup and operational handoff, including scope development, project justification, engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Evaluate technical alternatives and recommend solutions that balance safety, quality, operational requirements, cost, schedule, and long-term business needs.

Capital Budgeting & Financial Management

Develop project business cases, capital requests, budgets, schedules, and funding strategies.

Maintain accountability for project costs, cash flow, and overall financial performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Contractor Management

Partner with Operations, Quality, Validation, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Facilities to deliver projects aligned with business objectives while minimizing operational disruption.

Manage engineering firms, contractors, equipment suppliers, and consultants to ensure safe, compliant, and effective project execution.

Compliance, Risk Management & Validation

Ensure projects comply with applicable safety, GMP, regulatory, and company standards, including support for commissioning, qualification, and validation activities as required.

Identify and mitigate project risks, driving timely resolution of technical, operational, financial, and schedule-related issues.

Leadership, Communication & Continuous Improvement

Present project proposals, investment recommendations, project status, risks, and mitigation plans to site and executive leadership.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to project team members while supporting continuous improvement in capital planning, project delivery, and engineering processes.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

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.

Capital Project & Financial Management

Demonstrated success leading capital projects from concept through startup and closeout.

Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.

Manufacturing & Industry Experience

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.

Leadership & Collaboration

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.

Preferred Qualifications
Industry Experience

CDMO experience.

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Lean Six Sigma certification.

Technical & Regulatory Experience

Experience supporting GMP commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary and performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)

Structured mentorship and professional development programs

Exposure to cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies

Collaborative and supportive work culture

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