Altria Group, Inc

Principal Manufacturing Engineer I

Altria Group, Inc$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or similar field, ideally in processing manufacturing.
  • In-depth technical knowledge for novel solutions across departments.
  • Strong ability to identify risks and opportunities for strategic initiatives.
  • Proven capability in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Deep understanding of project life cycle and best practices in project management.
  • Experience in Cap/Ex budget planning and financial processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional projects with $5-$15 million budgets.
  • Develop and mentor junior engineers to enhance team capabilities.
  • Translate enterprise strategies into actionable departmental objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory policies and strategies.
  • Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Build external relationships to support business objectives.
  • Present findings and advocate for improvements across departments.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • On-site work model fostering team collaboration.
  • Access to a world-class manufacturing facility.
  • Engagement in innovative projects with significant impact.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Principal Manufacturing Engineer I

Req Id: 3016

Work Model: On-Site

Company: Philip Morris USA

State/Province: Virginia

Job Description:

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.


This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

About Altria Group, Inc

Altria’s companies have built some of the brands in the world – Marlboro, Copenhagen, Skoal, and Black &? Mild – that today are their respective categories.??? Altria Group owns three premier tobacco companies in the United States.? Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, and John Middleton have positions in the cigarette, smokeless tobacco, and large machine-made cigar categories. Altria also has a substantial position in the alcohol business with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and economic interest in SABMiller plc?.

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Learn more about Altria Group, Inc
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+0.2%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
NASDAQ

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