Asset Engineer

Philip Morris•Aurora, CO

About The Position

Philip Morris International is hiring an Asset Engineer to support equipment reliability, availability, and lifecycle performance across its manufacturing operation. The role develops and executes maintenance strategies, supports continuous improvement, and helps ensure assets operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards. The annual salary range is $96,800–$121,000. The position is restricted to individuals age 21 or older under federal law.

Requirements

Technical school diploma or Engineering degree.
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, or related environment.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SAP, and PLM systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, adapt quickly, and maintain attention to detail.
Must be at least 21 years old, as required by federal law.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update the manufacturing equipment asset register.
Develop, implement, and optimize maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to support production and minimize downtime.
Conduct asset and equipment inventories and maintain accurate records.
Support new equipment implementation, including risk assessments and required technical documentation.
Ensure machine documentation is accurate, current, and readily accessible.
Manage equipment standardization plans and support process improvement initiatives through the Change Management process.
Identify opportunities to improve asset performance, maintenance effectiveness, and cost efficiency.
Accurately document maintenance activities and equipment data in SAP, CMMS, and related systems.
Apply maintenance best practices and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational performance.