Principal Manufacturing Engineer I

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 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.

Why You'll Love Building Your Career at Altria At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported - both at work and in life.

Here's what you'll find here:


* Work where life works for you -with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.


* Own your time- start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holida...