Manufacturing Trainee Intern

Philip Morris International U.S. • Wilson, NC

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About The Position

Manufacturing Trainee Summer Intern – Wilson, NC
Be a part of a revolutionary change!
At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.
With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if 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. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.
Our 10-week summer internship program provides an opportunity to gain new skills at an organization transforming the industry. Interns support projects that deliver real impact and provide real value to our organization. Interns participate in various professional development and networking activities throughout the summer.
The anticipated summer internship start date is June 1, 2026.
Your “day to day”: As part of our U.S. Operations team, the intern will gain hands on experience across various manufacturing operations processes including procurement, logistics, business control, and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Fluent in English
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Within commutable distance to Wilson, NC
• Currently enrolled in full-time Bachelor's degree program pursing Engineering or a related field during the 2025-2026 school year AND returning to the program after completion of the internship
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Understand and support the Resource Requirements Planning process, contributing to the implementation of continuous improvement projects and PMI standards
• Support maintenance and engineering projects, assisting in their implementation as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction and efficiency optimization efforts
• Implement basic OPEN tools (e.g., 5S, SMED) to support continuous improvement culture.
• Fulfill occupational health and safety responsibilities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Philip Morris policies, and achieving annual performance objectives (MAP).

Benefits

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees