Senior Manufacturing Engineer II

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 II (Electrical) within our Primary Processing Operations to join our team in Richmond, VA. You will support and lead processing projects in our world class manufacturing facility.

What you will be doing:

• Independently lead, this will require the application of technical practices and procedures for processing operations

• You will provide electrical engineering services and technical expertise for processing equipment working with in-house electricians, maintenance support and OEM resources.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to 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 a technical resource in your area of specialization

• Prioritize and allocate resources when participating in multi-functional projects or leading department projects within budget guidelines

• You will manage capital projects with associated scope and budgets of $1-$5 million annually

• Transform own technical and business knowledge into solutions others can use

• Help mentor and develop technical talent in department

What we want you to have:

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Minimum 5+ years proven experience in engineering, manufacturing, or related field

• Experience with DCS controls and systems in a processing facility

• Strong communication and leadership 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.

• You possess a proven track record of balancing multiple priorities in a changing environment.

• You can make decisions using independent judgment under time constraints with minimal direction when required.

• The ability to support back shifts, weekends and travel as needed, though minimal