Senior Electrical Manufacturing Engineer – Capital Projects

Altria Client Services LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Workweek 37.5h

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Development stipends

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Volunteer days

Wellness programs

Job summary

Altria Client Services LLC in Richmond, VA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Packaging Engineering team. As the Principal Manufacturing Engineer I, you will support maintenance and engineering operations across a high‑impact packaging facility in a multi‑shift, FDA‑regulated environment.

You will lead capital projects from concept to turnover, develop electrical designs and specifications, review vendor submittals, and provide senior electrical engineering support and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in multi‑discipline engineering project management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with packaging equipment, vision systems, product traceability and MES systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital equipment and facility projects from concept development through design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and turnover.
• Develop electrical designs, specifications, scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and implementation plans that meet business, operational, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide senior-level electrical engineering support, design reviews, and technical guidance to engineers and project managers across the group.
• Review vendor and OEM electrical designs, drawings, calculations, equipment specifications, and submittals for quality, code compliance, and maintainability.
• Serve as the site subject-matter expert for electrical equipment safety and compliance with applicable electrical codes and company requirements.
• Provide engineering oversight for electrical distribution, power and controls infrastructure, grounding, hazardous-area requirements, and related utility systems.
• Offer engineering support for explosion suppression equipment and asset-preservation systems.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Safety, Facilities, Procurement, and external resources to resolve complex electrical issues and deliver compliant solutions.
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, reliability improvements, and lifecycle planning for electrical equipment and facility systems.
• Establish and maintain electrical engineering standards, specifications, documentation, and practices for use across projects and the facility.
• Drive compliance with fixed asset management and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Manufacturing experience

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Packaging equipment

Vision systems

Product traceability

MES systems

Job description

Altria Client Services LLC in Richmond, VA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Packaging Engineering team. As the Principal Manufacturing Engineer I, you will support maintenance and engineering operations across a high‑impact packaging facility in a multi‑shift, FDA‑regulated environment.

You will lead capital projects from concept to turnover, develop electrical designs and specifications, review vendor submittals, and provide senior electrical engineering support and technical