Senior Manufacturing Engineer I

Job description

Together We Innovate. Together We Change. Are you seeking a leadership opportunity that involves providing equipment and system engineering solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Imagine your next position with Philip Morris USA! We are currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer I to join our team in Richmond, VA. You will lead manufacturing capability projects in our world class manufacturing facility.

What you will be doing

Independently lead Cap/Ex projects with associated scope and budgets of $1-$5 million annually

• Make formal presentations and interact with multi-functional teams on projects
• Maintain technical standards, principles and business processes and be willing to grow knowledge of the same
• Develop work priorities and plans based on business objectives
• Serve as an onsite technical resource in your area of specialization
• Prioritize resources when participating in multi-functional projects or leading department projects within budget guidelines Transform own technical and business knowledge into solutions others can use
• Engage regularly with business customers to understand their needs and expectations
• Take action to pursue opportunities to innovate, enhance or simplify while balancing risk What we want you to have: Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering field.

Minimum 3+ years proven experience in engineering, manufacturing, or related field. Process engineering experience preferred. Strong communication, leadership and project management skills with the experience leading technical projects and presenting scope, timelines, and budgets to senior leadership. Willingness to take initiative and have accountability Proven ability to apply equipment or process knowledge and technology to analyze and troubleshoot machinery problems in support of factory maintenance personnel.

Possess a proven track record of balancing multiple priorities in a changing environment. Make decisions using independent judgment under time constraints with minimal direction when required. The ability to work onsite during normal work hours and support back shifts, weekends and travel as needed, though minimal.