Global Quality Engineer — Drive Compliance & Improvements

Philip Morris International; Tanauan; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Learning and career development

Contribution to smoke-free vision

Job summary

Philip Morris International is seeking a Quality Engineer to uphold rigorous quality standards across our manufacturing operations in the Philippines. You will drive continuous improvement, support the QMS, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure product quality, compliance, and process reliability.

You will lead investigations of non-conformities, coordinate CAPAs, and deliver essential quality data analyses. English fluency and local language skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance within manufacturing environments, preferably in tobacco, food, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO standards, root cause analysis, CAPA, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and the local language.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with PMI, legal, environmental, health, safety, and sustainability requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Lead and coordinate change management activities to maintain validated manufacturing processes, systems, and methods. Conduct risk assessments and track quality metrics.
• Manage material quality programs, including incoming material inspections, acceptance criteria, non-conformance handling, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with internal standards, GMP, and ISO requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, monitor CAPA, and ensure timely completion of audit findings.
• Provide technical support on product and process quality issues, perform risk assessments, and drive improvements to quality performance and productivity.
• Lead investigations of non-conformities, deviations, and customer complaints, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze quality data, prepare reports, identify trends, and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Execute validation activities, ensure proper documentation, and support qualification of manufacturing systems and processes.
• Deliver quality-related training and collaborate with internal stakeholders to build quality capabilities and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Philip Morris International is seeking a Quality Engineer to uphold rigorous quality standards across our manufacturing operations in the Philippines. You will drive continuous improvement, support the QMS, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure product quality, compliance, and process reliability.

You will lead investigations of non-conformities, coordinate CAPAs, and deliver essential quality data analyses. English fluency and local language skills required.