Lead Complex Capital Projects That Support the Future of Global Healthcare

Location: Chesterfield, MO 63017 | Onsite
Pay Rate: $91.68/hr

Make an Impact That Reaches Millions

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an accomplished Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support a globally recognized pharmaceutical industry leader. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's largest healthcare organizations, known for innovation, operational excellence, and a longstanding commitment to improving lives around the globe.

In this role, you'll lead critical mechanical design efforts for major capital projects that support the production of medicines, diagnostics, and healthcare technologies relied upon by millions of people every day. Your expertise will help shape the design, construction, and operation of advanced manufacturing facilities while influencing engineering standards across multiple locations.

If you're looking for a position that combines technical leadership, meaningful work, and career growth, this opportunity offers the chance to make a lasting impact while working alongside some of the industry's top engineering talent.

What You'll Do

As the Mechanical Design discipline lead, you will play a key role in the successful execution of complex engineering projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities for large-scale capital projects supporting multiple sites and business units.

• Develop comprehensive mechanical design packages including:

  • 3D models and virtual plant layouts

  • Equipment arrangements

  • General arrangement drawings

  • Fabrication and installation details

  • Equipment supports and access platforms

• Create safe, efficient, and constructible designs that meet project, operational, maintenance, reliability, and safety requirements.

• Coordinate design interfaces with piping, structural, electrical, controls, and instrumentation disciplines.

• Lead design reviews, model reviews, clash detection activities, and constructability assessments.

• Provide technical leadership and oversight to contractors, consultants, vendors, fabricators, and installation partners.

• Support field verification, construction activities, commissioning, startup, and resolution of design-related issues.

• Develop and maintain mechanical design standards, specifications, templates, libraries, and CAD/3D design tools.

• Review and approve drawings and models for technical accuracy, completeness, and quality.

• Present project scope, technical solutions, design decisions, risks, and status updates to project teams and leadership.

• Mentor less-experienced designers and promote consistent engineering and design best practices.

• Ensure all design deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, company requirements, and project specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Design, Drafting Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent education and experience combinations will be considered.

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible mechanical design experience.

• Advanced proficiency with 2D CAD and 3D modeling systems used for equipment layout, mechanical detailing, and plant design.

• Strong understanding of:

  • Mechanical design principles

  • Equipment layout and arrangement

  • Materials and fabrication practices

  • Installation methodologies

  • Industry codes and standards

• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, process documents, vendor drawings, technical calculations, and field information.

• Demonstrated experience leading design reviews and resolving complex technical issues.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed for project support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, chemical processing, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

• Experience supporting large capital projects and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Background in commissioning support, field implementation, and constructability reviews.

• Proven experience mentoring engineers or designers.

• Experience developing engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work with Real Impact

Your work will support facilities and technologies that contribute to the development and production of healthcare products used by patients worldwide. This is an opportunity to make a difference through engineering excellence.

Join an Industry Leader

Become part of one of the largest and most respected organizations in the healthcare industry. This well-established company has earned a reputation for innovation, quality, and operational excellence.

Outstanding Career Growth Potential

This organization is known for extending successful contract assignments and offering opportunities for full-time employment to top performers. You'll gain valuable experience on high-visibility projects while expanding your professional network and technical expertise.

Exceptional Culture and Collaboration

Work alongside talented engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts in a supportive environment that values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development.

Challenging, High-Profile Projects

Lead sophisticated mechanical design initiatives that leverage advanced 3D modeling technologies and best-in-class engineering practices while influencing standards across multiple sites.

Competitive Compensation

Earn $91.68 per hour while contributing to projects that have a meaningful impact on healthcare and patient outcomes worldwide.

Ready to Engineer Solutions That Improve Lives?

If you're a highly experienced Mechanical Design Engineer seeking an opportunity to lead impactful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to the future of healthcare manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with a global organization committed to innovation, engineering excellence, and improving lives around the world.

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