Capital Projects Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager - Capital Projects and Site OperationsJob Description

This Engineering Manager role leads capital projects and day-to-day engineering operations at a GMP-regulated manufacturing site focused on health products such as tablets and related formulations. You will oversee a portfolio of capital projects ranging from mid-size to large-scale investments, manage a team of engineers, and collaborate closely with production and cross-functional teams to optimize plant performance. The position requires a decisive, visionary leader who can drive engineering excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver sustainable improvements in safety, reliability, and efficiency within a fast-paced, FDA- and GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all engineering functions at the site, including capital planning, budgeting, and execution of improvement and expansion projects.
• Oversee a portfolio of capital projects ranging from approximately $500K to $24M in spend, managing multiple projects in parallel and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Direct and supervise a team of 4-5 engineers, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance management to build a high-performing engineering organization.
• Coordinate engineering activities with production and operations teams to ensure uninterrupted plant operations, optimal utility performance, and efficient use of resources.
• Analyze production and facility challenges, identify root causes, and recommend and implement engineering solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, quality, and reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant, using engineering and project management methodologies to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory standards, including GMP, FDA, ISO, SOPs, and environmental and safety requirements, and maintain robust quality systems.
• Serve as the primary engineering contact for external agencies and auditors, representing the site during inspections and ensuring readiness for regulatory and quality reviews.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and engineering best practices to support consistent, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Manage engineering budgets, cost control, and forecasting for capital and operational expenditures, ensuring financial discipline and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, coordinating with production, quality, EHS, supply chain, and other stakeholders to deliver projects that meet operational and business needs.
• Promote and enforce safety standards and practices within the engineering team and across the plant, ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Provide ongoing technical support for existing equipment and systems, overseeing troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and lifecycle management.
• Champion a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning within the engineering function, encouraging innovation and proactive problem-solving.
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans clearly and regularly to site leadership and cross-functional partners.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience managing both people and capital projects in an engineering leadership role, including full project lifecycle from concept through implementation and ongoing support.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, specifically in engineering site leadership and project execution.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and project control in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop engineering teams, providing firm, decisive, and visionary leadership while juggling multiple tasks and priorities.
• Experience working within regulated manufacturing environments with solid knowledge of quality systems such as GMP, ISO standards, and SOPs.
• Familiarity with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements relevant to manufacturing operations, including OSHA, EPA, and FDA expectations.
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience with capital projects in manufacturing, including cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to diagnose production and facility issues and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working cross-functionally with production, quality, and other operational teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments is highly beneficial.
• Background in health, hygiene, or nutrition product manufacturing, particularly in tablet or similar dosage form production, is an advantage.
• Experience with ISO-based quality systems and documentation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously while maintaining day-to-day operational oversight.
• Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to influence and drive change across cross-functional teams and at the site leadership level.
• Openness to considering non-traditional educational paths when supported by extensive, relevant engineering leadership experience.

Work Environment

This role is based in a GMP-regulated manufacturing plant specializing in health-related products. The facility operates under FDA, GMP, and ISO standards, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with production lines, utilities, and support areas, frequently engaging with cross-functional teams on the shop floor and in office settings. The environment is fast-paced, with ongoing capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives running alongside daily operations. You will use standard engineering and project management tools and systems to manage budgets, schedules, and technical documentation. The culture values decisive leadership, autonomy, and accountability, offering significant ownership over capital projects and site engineering strategy, along with performance-based bonus opportunities tied to annual results. Attire is typically appropriate for a manufacturing and office environment, with additional safety gear required in production areas as defined by plant safety and GMP protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Salt Lake City,UT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

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