Principal Manufacturing Engineer I

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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 Principal Engineer I to join our Manufacturing Processing Engineering team onsite in Richmond, VA. You will lead manufacturing capability projects in our world class manufacturing facility.

What you will be doing:

• Lead cross-functional projects and strategically allocate resources to include managing capital projects with associated scope, schedule and budgets of $5-$15 million annually.

• Lead, develop and build functional capabilities of junior engineers in support of PMUSA’s vision.

• Develop and execute departmental/functional strategies and objectives to ensure alignment with enterprise goals. Translate enterprise strategies into departmental objectives and oversee their execution.

• Champion regulatory, compliance policies and strategies.

• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and simplification.

• Build relationships with external experts to advance business goals.

• Present work across departments and organizations and represent PMUSA externally as needed.

• Advocate for corrective actions or change in direction based on current situations.

• Champion PMUSA’s vision and raise ideas to accelerate success, executing with quality and delivering on time.

What we want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree required in mechanical or chemical engineering. Advanced degree or professional certification preferred.

• Minimum 8+ years proven experience in engineering, manufacturing, or related field preferably in a processing manufacturing facility.

• Ability to apply in-depth technical knowledge to bring novel solutions to challenges across departments and organizations.

• Experience leveraging technical expertise and business acumen to anticipate risk, identify opportunities, and formulate strategies relevant to current and future enterprise initiatives.

• Ability to independently conceive, lead, and complete multiple projects as well as develop and lead plans requiring integration of technical solutions and resources for highly complex initiatives.

• In-depth knowledge of project life cycle and project management best practices, tools and infrastructure.

• Experience with Cap/Ex budget planning, forecasting and monetary appropriation processes.

• Ability to lead a team of engineers and develop/mentor/coach junior engineers.