Quality Control Engineer

Philip Morris International U.S.•Wilson, NC

22h•$73,600 - $92,000

About The Position

The Quality Control Engineer provides technical support for Quality Control laboratory operations, ensuring accurate and timely testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and other samples according to approved methods and specifications. The role supports batch release by reviewing analytical results, laboratory records, and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. The engineer provides expertise for analytical methods and laboratory equipment across implementation, transfer, qualification, validation, troubleshooting, calibration, verification, and lifecycle management. The position investigates deviations, atypical results, OOS/OOT results, equipment failures, and testing issues; performs statistical analysis and trending; and supports corrective and preventive actions. The role maintains compliance with Quality Management System requirements, procedures, data integrity principles, and regulatory expectations. It also maintains laboratory procedures and technical documentation, supports audit and inspection readiness, and partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, R&D, and global technical teams to resolve product and process quality issues. The Quality Control Engineer supports new product introductions and process changes, laboratory readiness, testing strategies, analytical method deployment and qualification, and continuous improvement. The position trains and guides QC personnel and maintains an active presence in laboratory and manufacturing areas while promoting PMI standards for sustainability, health, safety, and environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, or Physical Sciences.
3–5 years of relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of ISO and FDA standards.
Strong IT, project management, root cause analysis, and statistical skills.
Understanding of Six Sigma fundamentals and process capability metrics.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ISO/IEC 17025.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for QC laboratory operations and testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and other samples.
Review analytical results, laboratory records, and documentation to support batch release and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Support analytical methods and laboratory equipment, including implementation, transfer, qualification, validation, troubleshooting, calibration, verification, and lifecycle management.
Investigate deviations, atypical results, OOS/OOT results, equipment failures, and testing issues using root cause analysis; support corrective and preventive actions.
Perform statistical analysis and trending to identify variability, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
Ensure laboratory activities comply with Quality Management System requirements, procedures, data integrity principles, and regulatory expectations.
Maintain laboratory procedures, test methods, specifications, protocols, and technical documentation.
Support audit and inspection readiness, including laboratory records, equipment documentation, analytical data, and investigations.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, R&D, and global technical teams to resolve product and process quality issues.
Support new product introductions and process changes, including testing strategies, laboratory readiness, analytical method deployment, and qualification.
Improve laboratory efficiency, testing capability, data quality, and cycle time while maintaining compliance.
Train and guide QC personnel on analytical methods, equipment, data interpretation, and troubleshooting.
Support NC/CAPA and continuous improvement activities, including root cause analysis, implementation, and effectiveness verification.
Maintain an active presence in laboratory and manufacturing areas and promote PMI standards for sustainability, health, safety, and environment.