Senior Engineering Projects Specialist

Senior Engineering Projects Specialist

You will support the delivery of U.S. engineering initiatives and capital projects by leading defined project work streams or sub‑projects in alignment with IM Methodology. The project lead drives day‑to‑day coordination, technical execution, and issue resolution, ensuring safe, on‑time, and cost‑effective achievement of project objectives.

• Execute U.S. initiative projects in alignment with IM Methodology, ensuring delivery against approved scope, cost, schedule, safety, quality, and performance targets
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments; support feasibility studies and business case development to enable informed decision‑making and prioritization
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams—including Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, EHS, and Finance—as well as external partners to ensure alignment, effective communication, and on‑time milestone delivery
• Lead day‑to‑day project execution, including oversight of contractors and suppliers; manage installation and commissioning activities in compliance with engineering, safety, and environmental standards
• Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including change management, progress reporting, budget tracking, and capitalization inputs; support project close‑out and financial closure
• Drive continuous improvement by applying lean principles, value stream analysis, and process optimization; capture lessons learned and promote standardization across U.S. initiatives
• Deliver structured project updates and reviews to the U.S. Initiative Manager and leadership teams, ensuring transparency, governance, and data‑driven decision‑making

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline
• 2–4 years of engineering or project‑related experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or operations environment
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, or process improvements at the site level
• Familiarity with factory operations, safety standards, and cross‑functional collaboration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Familiarity with project scheduling or planning tools is a plus
• Working knowledge of SAP and AutoCAD is a plus

• Action‑oriented with a proactive approach to work
• Strong planning and prioritization skills
• Effective problem‑solving abilities
• Results‑driven with a focus on execution
• Customer‑focused mindset
• Demonstrates integrity and builds trust
• Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills
• Clear, concise, and constructive communication
• Adaptable with a continuous learning mindset

• Execution of engineering or technical projects within manufacturing environments
• Task‑level planning, coordination, and progress reporting
• Risk identification and basic mitigation planning
• Contractor coordination and technical follow‑up

$88,000 - $110,000

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, wellness benefits, and more
• Opportunity to define your future and ours: empowerment to take risks, experiment and explore
• Inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contributions are respected
• Global business scope with endless opportunities to progress
• Delivering our promise to society: improve lives of smokers

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.