Sr Engineer - Critical Suppliers Neuchatel, Switzerland Product

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible! We’re totally transforming our business, and building our future on smoke-free products with the power to improve the lives of a billion smokers worldwide.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

It’s so rare in R&D that everything aligns to create the ideal conditions for outstanding work. Right now, at PMI, that’s exactly what’s happening. R&D is the driving force for our bold new vision: to replace cigarettes with a revolutionary portfolio of alternative products.

Join us and you’ll have the resources, support and technology you need to break new ground and see ideas come to life. You’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest scientists in their fields, with fast access to subject experts and commercial decision-makers.

If you’re creative, courageous and ready to take risks, you can make a huge impact and propel your career in an endless number of directions. Ultimately, by delivering our smoke-free future, your work could change the lives of a billion smokers.

Your ‘day to day’

As a Sr Engineer - Critical Suppliers you’ll work on all product stages with design, NPI and MP according to the Quality Requirements. The goal is to design and industrialize mechanical components of innovation and excellence. To do so you’ll need to work closely with designers and mechanical suppliers, implement component qualification and ensure flawlessness. You must have strong beliefs in driving quality and making rational decisions.

More specifically, you’ll

• Be an escalation point for critical supplier quality-related issues through NPI builds into MP and lead quality problem solving projects
• Ensure alignment on Quality Criteria, Product Specification, Ongoing Reliability Test and Quality Technical Agreements (QTA) among tier 2 suppliers, EMS and PMI
• Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement) and provide guidance to suppliers on tool design, process flow, equipment selection, DFM and DOE proposals
• Drive EMS to align measuring methodology, ensuring consistence in quality inspection between supplier OQA and EMS IQC. Implement Production Part Approval Process (PPA) including FAI, CPK measurement, PFMEA, Control plan
• Manage supplier yield improvement and cost down projects
• Collaborate with multiple internal groups (such as engineering, Supply Chain, CMF) as well as external parties for quality issues and work closely with suppliers to understand and drive quality and raw material-related issues
• Act as project leader for quality cases by driving cross-team workforce and preparing high-level executive reports to management

Who we’re looking for

• BSc degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt will be an advantage
• 8-10 years working experience in Mechanical Quality Management
• Experience with computer-aided engineering (CAE) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
• Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (Minitab, Excel, LabView etc.)
• Deep understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.
• Good communication and influence skills within organization
• Creativity and fact-based analytical skills
• Good problem analysis and problem solving with quality tools
• Technical writing skills, ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Ability to work in a dynamic organization and fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in English, both oral and written

What we offer

Our success depends on the men and women who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI 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: to improve the lives of a billion smokers.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As with many countries, Switzerland has immigration restrictions which will impact the possibility for non-nationals to work in the country. Profiles required for this position may not being specific enough to justify the recruitment of a person outside of Switzerland or countries having agreed upon free movement with Switzerland, please note that in this case a valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25 EFTA citizenship is required to apply for this position.