Technical Services Trainee – Manufacturing

About the role

Join Philip Morris International’s Manufacturing team in Dakar as a Technical Services Trainee. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support process and asset engineering, gaining hands‑on experience in a world‑class production environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining sustainable manufacturing processes and equipment standards.
• Monitor production performance, analyse deviations and recommend improvements.
• Support the creation and upkeep of process documentation, work instructions and operating procedures.
• Help procure spare parts, manage sub‑assembly components and create purchase requisitions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in SAP, CMMS and other systems.
• Participate in supplier evaluation, inventory planning and consumables budgeting.
• Ensure documentation complies with the Quality Management System and support internal/external audits.
• Investigate non‑conformances, identify root causes and follow up on corrective actions.

Required profile

• Curious and eager to learn in a collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Genuine interest in manufacturing and engineering processes.

Required skills

• Experience with SAP for maintenance and procurement activities.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

What we offer

• Opportunity to develop technical skills on a global manufacturing platform.
• Mentorship from senior engineers and exposure to cross‑functional projects.
• Potential career pathways within PMI’s technical and engineering functions.