Project Engineer Rio de Mouro

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Purpose

As a Project Engineer at Philip Morris International, you will lead and support the execution of engineering projects within the manufacturing environment, focusing on initiative management pillar SWP´s. You will drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with PMI standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital and process improvement projects from concept through implementation, aligning with our Integrated Operating System and pillars.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and implement technical solutions supporting OPEN+ goals.
• Support development of technical standards and documentation (URS, FAT/SAT, SOPs).
• Ensure project timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met using PMI’s project management methodologies.
• Facilitate loss analysis and root cause investigations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Act as a technical coach for line teams and pillar members, promoting capability building and knowledge transfer.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations during project execution.
• Participate in OPEN+ Phase assessments and audits, contributing to the site’s journey toward OPEN+ maturity.
• Lead design, planning, and execution of engineering projects aligned with OPEN+ Std´s.
• Drive equipment and process standardization across production lines to enhance reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with OPEN+ Pillar Leaders to integrate engineering solutions that support Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Planned Maintenance (PM) strategies.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and cost‑benefit analyses for proposed improvements.
• Ensure effective change management during project implementation, minimizing disruption to production.
• Monitor and report on project KPIs, including safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to ensure timely and compliant project execution.
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation planning for engineering activities.
• Support the digital transformation of manufacturing processes, including the integration of Industry 4. 0 technologies.
• Participate in Gemba walks and daily management systems to identify and act on improvement opportunities.
• Consider sustainability and energy efficiency in all engineering solutions.
• Contribute to the site’s OPEN+ Phase roadmap, helping to achieve vertical and horizontal deployment targets.
• Act as a liaison between global engineering teams and local operations, ensuring alignment with PMI’s global standards and strategies.

Who Are We Looking For

• Mandatory Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial project engineering role.
• Experience with OPEN+ or similar continuous improvement systems (e. g. , TPM, Lean, Six Sigma), is a plus.
• Strong project management and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Auto
  CAD, MS Project, and engineering tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent in English is mandatory and Portuguese is a plus.
• Prior experience in the tobacco, FMCG, or pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with PMI’s smoke‑free product technologies and manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or Project Management (PMP/Prince2) is a plus.
• EU work permit to work in Portugal.

What We Offer

• Life and Health insurance.
• Employee Pension Plan.
• Hybrid working model.
• Growing opportunities within the company, both at national and international level.
• Very diverse and international work environment.

Our Commitment to a Thriving and Collaborative Environment

At PMI, we prioritize the well‑being and sense of belonging of our workforce. We provide the right environment, support and resources for our employees to have impact and grow while valuing their wellbeing. Together, we are building a workplace that is high‑performing and deeply collaborative – every voice matters.