Position Title:  Validation Engineer

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 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 and beyond nicotine future.

We are currently seeking a Validation Engineer responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing processes — including equipment, methods, and systems — are properly qualified, validated, and maintained in a compliant state. In this role, you will review related documentation, lead quality risk assessments, and coordinate change management activities across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute required validation activities, preparing all associated documentation and ensuring execution according to approved plans.
• Ensure timely completion and reporting of all validation activities.
• Investigate deviations occurring during validation, escalate when necessary, and propose corrective and preventive actions while ensuring their timely closure.
• Organize and lead Continued Verification Assessments and re-execution of validation protocols in line with procedures. Prepare validation reports and all relevant documentation.

• Lead and coordinate the site’s change management process, ensuring that manufacturing processes, methods, and systems remain in a validated state.
• Maintain and update key performance indicators related to validation and change management.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and facilitator for Quality Risk Assessments, ensuring appropriate methodologies are applied and mitigation plans are defined and followed by responsible stakeholders.

• Provide expert support to business owners and cross-functional teams, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Contribute to capability building through effective communication and training initiatives.
• Participate in the creation and revision of procedures, work instructions, and other Quality Documents.
• Support internal and external audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Promote and apply all Quality, Environment, Health, and Safety rules.
• Report any situation requiring action to minimize risks to personnel, company assets, or the environment, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company standards.

We’re looking for someone with

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or equivalent field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the tobacco, food, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated industry, or experience as a specialist in a relevant technical area.
• Materials science knowledge relevant to validation activities is an asset
• Proficiency in French and English.

• Action-oriented mindset with strong customer focus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong listening, organizational, and integrity-driven approach.
• Ability to manage priorities and navigate complex environments.
• Solid problem‑solving skills.

What we offer

Our success depends on the people 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: a smoke-free future.