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Engineering Rotational Program – Operations Rotational Engineer I (Richmond, VA)
Together We Innovate. Together We Change.
Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Our Engineering Rotational Program in Richmond, VA is designed for early‑career engineers who want to grow their capabilities and develop as future leaders. This is your opportunity to immerse yourself in hands-on experiences across Engineering, Operations, and Logistics—at Altria’s multiple advanced manufacturing facilities.
About the Program
- Multiple Rotations: Experience distinct assignments at our Richmond-area sites, each offering new challenges and the chance to build a diverse skill set.
- Role Variety: Tackle real business problems in engineering, operations, and logistics. You’ll gain broad exposure, preparing you to become a future leader at Altria.
- Mentorship & Training: Enjoy personalized mentorship, structured training, and continuous development. We invest in your growth, helping you shape your future and define your career path.
- Career Progression: High performers are recognized and rewarded. Successful participants advance into impactful, full-time roles.
What You’ll Do
- Lead with Impact: Apply engineering principles to real-world projects. Your ideas and solutions will help optimize production, reduce losses, and improve reliability across our facilities.
- Collaborate to Win: Work side-by-side with cross‑functional teams to identify and implement improvements related to safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
- Drive Innovation: Use data and analytics to uncover opportunities, solve complex problems, and implement improvements that move the business forward. Champion continuous improvement by participating in Lean and Integrated Work Systems (IWS) initiatives.
- Showcase Your Potential: Present your project findings and recommendations to senior management, demonstrating your strategic thinking and leadership readiness.
Who Thrives Here
- You’re an early-career engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, Technology, or related field).
- You have 1-3 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, logistics, or analytics (internships, co-ops, or project work count).
- You’re energized by challenges, eager to learn, and motivated to lead.
- You’re a strong communicator and you collaborate with respect.
Why Join Us?
- Gain broad, practical experience and build a powerful foundation for your engineering and leadership career.
- Learn from experienced professionals who are invested in your success.
- Your contributions will be visible, valued, and celebrated.
- Join a team that values ambition, innovation, and collaboration.
Please note that resumes submitted outside of our application process will not be retained. This role does not offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must pass a drug-screen and background check prior to employment.
Ready to ignite your career and become a future leader? Apply today to join our Engineering Rotational Program in Richmond, VA.