Position Title:  Quality Engineer (Certification 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 one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

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. 

Your day-to-day:

• Performing actions necessary for the certification and obtaining compliance documents for tobacco products or any other required permits.
• Analyzing legislative requirements in the areas of phytosanitary, sanitary, quarantine, radiological, ecological, and/or other regulations related to the import or export of products and materials.
• Monitoring the emergence and changes in technical regulations of the customs union / technical regulations of the EAEU countries and analyzing their potential impact on the business.
• Organizing inspection audits of production centers to obtain the relevant certification.
• Participating in the development of legislation (round tables, working groups, draft laws, obtaining clarifications).
• Ensuring cost control in the relevant area of responsibility.
• Improving processes and eliminating losses through lean manufacturing methodology in close collaboration with production department.

Who we're looking for:

• College/University/master’s degree in International relations, Biological sciences, Physical sciences, Chemistry, Engineering or equivalent education.
• Have at least 3 years of experience in Certification/Quality/Manufacturing departments in tobacco, food, pharmaceutical or similar industry.
• Have strong communication & interpersonal skills, collaborative, a team player, customer oriented, a quick learner and have attention for details.
• Advanced knowledge of international standards (ISO).
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is preferrable.
• Well-developed IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, PLM).
• Advanced analytical skills, root cause analysis, understanding of lean methodology.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• An opportunity to build an international career and for cross-functional moves.
• Extended social package: life insurance, insurance from critical illnesses, additional payment for preschool development of children, participation in the Employee Assistance Program (financial, psychological and legal consultations) for employees and family members, and much more.

Philip Morris Kazakhstan is the holder of Top Employer Kazakhstan & Global award for 10 consecutive years as well as the only Equal Pay certificate holder in Kazakhstan, which proves our commitment to highest working standards.

*Relocation support is not available for this job