Specification Engineer

Specification Engineer | Wilson, NC Be a part of a revolutionary change! At Triaga Inc., a fully owned subsidiary of Philip Morris International, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on smoke-free products with the vision of one clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, whichever team you join, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream and deliver better, brighter solutions and be given the space to move your career in endlessly different directions. Whichever part of our crucial Operations team you join, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact. New products bring new challenges – in the way we source and buy raw materials, in the way we engineer and manufacture, and in our supply chain planning. Your ‘day to day’: As a Specification Engineer you will be part of our Quality Department at Triaga Inc. a fully owned subsidiary of Philip Morris International and will report to the Supervisor Quality Engineering. The position will be based in Wilson, NC. Your Responsibilities: • Ensure all specifications related to the manufacturing of PMI products (semi-finished products and final product specifications, bill of materials, utilization ratio, parameters, technical documents and design) are properly defined and available in corresponding systems, respecting PMI QMS and Market needs. • Manage the implementation of new products within the Factory by ensuring the internal and external communication flow among all departments committed to new product development and modernization. • Assess feasibility of new products and special packaging by integrating inputs Operations, PMI and other involved departments, in order to set up project planning and identify additional operational requirements and/or risks. • Liaise with product development, product commercialization, product services, engineering, planning and other internal or central functions to define all specifications necessary for the manufacture of semi-products and final products and launches of products on new Markets. • Participate into regional development of systems for specifications of new material, products and processes. Ensure that in case of changes the process for RRP is met and PCRs are opened and followed. • Ensure all technical documents related to product and non-tobacco materials description 8Project Detailed Report (PDR), product Specifications, Good to Print (GTP), Good to Design (GTD), Technical Drawing (TD), Color Standard (CS), Technical Sheet (TC) are timely approved or delivered by Product Commercialization, Packaging and Product Development, to fit with the local production plan. • Ensure establishment and maintenance of Master Data within SAP, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and iMEL/LES-MES • Lead all the activities needed for the creation of Documents, BOMs, Task List in global (PLM) and local systems and the update of current RRP and filter specifications and filters technical sheets, to always guarantee production in accordance with PMI specifications and respecting the production plan to meet customer requests. To keep a harmonized portfolio to constantly reduce complexity. Who we’re looking for: • University degree in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering or relevant skills through proven experience • 3-5 years' experience in quality Assurance in tobacco, food, pharmaceutical or similar industry • Well-developed IT skills (Office) and project management skills. • Sophisticated knowledge on Quality tools, root cause analysis, analytical skills, statistical tool knowledge. • REQUIRED: Legally authorized to work in the U.S. • REQUIRED: Must be local to Wilson, NC Physical Requirements: • Must be able to stand, bend, twist, and crouch as needed 8/10/12 hours during a shift. Must be able to bend and lift various weights up to 25lbs if needed during shift. What we offer: • Attractive salary and excellent benefits package: including 401(k) plan, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage along with paid holidays and three weeks of vacation. #LI-Onsite Our success depends upon the men and women who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join Triaga Inc. and you too can: Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore. Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong. Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. Take pride in delivering our promise to society: One clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future. Philip Morris International (PMI) has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008, with PMI focusing on international markets outside the United States. PMI has never sold cigarettes in the United States.