Senior Project Engineer: Capital Projects Leader

Kindeva Drug Delivery; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindeva Drug Delivery is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex capital projects across manufacturing, facilities and utilities. You will drive scope, justification, funding, and startup while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role partners with Operations, Quality, Validation, Engineering, Finance, and Executive Leadership to develop capital strategies, improve capacity and efficiency, and enhance customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering as listed in the qualifications.
• 8+ years of progressive engineering and capital project management experience.
• Experience managing large-scale capital projects and multi-million-dollar investments.
• Led capital projects from concept through startup and closeout.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Led cross-functional teams and managed external contractors.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to influence decisions and drive alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex capital projects from concept through startup, including scope development and justification.
• Develop project business cases, budgets, schedules, and funding strategies.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Validation, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Facilities.
• Manage engineering firms, contractors, equipment suppliers, and consultants.
• Evaluate technical alternatives balancing safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Present proposals, investment recommendations, and risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, regulatory and company standards.
• Identify risks and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Mentor project team members and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Capital project management

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil, or related Engineering

Job description

Kindeva Drug Delivery is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex capital projects across manufacturing, facilities and utilities. You will drive scope, justification, funding, and startup while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role partners with Operations, Quality, Validation, Engineering, Finance, and Executive Leadership to develop capital strategies, improve capacity and efficiency, and enhance customer service.