Senior Electrical Manufacturing Engineer II — Lead Projects

Altria Client Services LLC in; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and remote options

Paid time off

Holidays and floating days

401(k) matching

Professional development stipends

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental and bonding leave

Job summary

Altria invites applications for Senior Manufacturing Engineer II (Electrical) in Richmond, VA. You will lead electrical engineering services for processing equipment, manage capital projects ($1–$5 million annually), and mentor technicians in a world-class facility.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years' experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. Occasional travel and back shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years proven experience in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience with DCS controls and systems in a processing facility.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the experience leading technical projects and presenting scope, timelines, and budgets to senior leadership.
• Willingness to take initiative and accountability.
• Proven ability to apply equipment or process knowledge to analyze and troubleshoot machinery problems in support of factory maintenance personnel.
• Track record of balancing multiple priorities in a changing environment.
• Ability to make decisions using independent judgment under time constraints with minimal direction when required.
• Ability to support back shifts, weekends and travel as needed, though minimal.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead, applying technical practices for processing operations.
• Provide electrical engineering services and technical expertise for processing equipment.
• Strong project management with multi-functional team interaction.
• Maintain technical standards, principles and business processes; grow knowledge.
• Develop work priorities and plans based on business objectives.
• Serve as a technical resource in your area of specialization.
• Prioritize and allocate resources in multi-functional projects within budget guidelines.
• Manage capital projects with scope and budgets of $1-$5 million annually.
• Transform own technical and business knowledge into usable solutions.
• Mentor and develop technical talent in department.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

DCS controls

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

5+ years experience

Tools

DCS controls

Job description

Altria invites applications for Senior Manufacturing Engineer II (Electrical) in Richmond, VA. You will lead electrical engineering services for processing equipment, manage capital projects ($1–$5 million annually), and mentor technicians in a world-class facility.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years' experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. Occasional travel and back shifts may be required.