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. Specifically, this position is for the Expanded Tobacco (ET) Process Engineer role that provides technical, maintenance, and project support for ET operations.

This role develops deep knowledge of ET processes, equipment, and control systems; serves as a technical consultant to Operations; applies analytical problem-solving methods to improve reliability and performance; and leads projects. The position requires effective coordination with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and other stakeholders in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will lead manufacturing capability projects in our world class manufacturing facility.

What you will be doing

Build expertise in ET processes, equipment, instrumentation, and control systems to support operations, maintenance, yield improvement, and equipment reliability in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Lead troubleshooting and root-cause investigations, coordinating with internal and external resources through resolution. Monitor daily process performance using Axiom, Tableau, and other analytical tools; identify issues and drive corrective actions.

Communicate priorities and actions across Production, Maintenance, and Engineering, including participation in daily maintenance and shift meetings. Manage ET service contracts, contractor activities, purchase orders, and safety requirements. Lead select ET projects and support other project managers as needed.

What we want you to have: Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering field Minimum 3+ years proven field experience in engineering, manufacturing, or related field. Process engineering experience preferred. Competency with basic process equipment (i.e. pumps, compressors), instrumentation (control valves, flow meters) and technical documentation (PFDs, P&IDs) 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