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Armstrong World Industries
Lancaster · On-site Full-time Senior $95k – $126k/yr 1mo ago
About the role
Armstrong World Industries – Project / Sr. Project Engineer
Locations (choose one): Lancaster, PA | Macon, GA | Hilliard, OH | Pensacola, FL
Why This Role Matters
- Lead high‑impact capital projects that modernize manufacturing equipment, cut costs, and drive sustainability.
- Own projects from concept through start‑up, working with cross‑functional teams and external vendors.
- Mentor engineers and maintenance staff, spreading best‑practice engineering knowledge across plants.
Core Responsibilities
| Area | What You’ll Do |
|---|---|
| Project Leadership | • Manage capital projects (cost, schedule, performance). • Coordinate equipment specification, design, and installation for new or upgraded production lines. |
| Technical Execution | • Program PLCs/HMIs (Rockwell). • Investigate and resolve process/equipment issues; recommend corrective actions. |
| Continuous Improvement | • Participate in Lean events and drive rapid process improvements. • Scope and recommend cost‑reduction and sustainability projects. |
| Collaboration & Mentoring | • Work on multifunctional project teams; interface with senior stakeholders. • Coach junior engineers and maintenance personnel. |
| Travel | • 25‑50 % travel to plant sites (as needed). |
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience: 4‑7 years in technical engineering or capital‑project leadership.
- Technical Skills: PLC & HMI programming (Rockwell), capital project management, ability to lead ambiguous projects.
Preferred (“Nice‑to‑Have”) Skills
- Lean Practitioner certification or proven Lean‑tool experience.
- SAP and Wonderware familiarity.
Compensation & Benefits
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Salary | $95,000 – $126,000 / yr (location, experience, and skill dependent). |
| Benefits | Medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401(k) match, long‑term disability, vacation & sick time, product‑discount programs, fitness center, cafeteria, etc. |
| Work Environment | Casual, collaborative culture with recognition programs, service awards, and a “large‑company‑with‑a‑local‑feel.” |
| Development | Personal‑career growth based on strengths & interests; opportunities to become a technical leader across multiple plants. |
Physical & Mental Demands (Brief)
- Prolonged sitting, repetitive hand/wrist motion, analytical thinking, precise decision‑making.
- Ability to move between plant locations, lift typical industrial items, and wear required PPE on the shop floor.
How to Apply
If you thrive on turning engineering concepts into real‑world manufacturing solutions, enjoy hands‑on installations, and want to influence technology adoption across a national network of plants, Armstrong World Industries wants you.
Apply today through the Armstrong talent portal or email the recruiting team (see the job posting for the contact address).
Armstrong’s Commitment
Armstrong is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Possess 4 - 7 years of experience in technical engineering or leading capital projects.
- PLC and HMI programming experience with Rockwell suite of products.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, especially on potentially ambiguous projects.
- Capital management experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead high-impact capital projects from concept to startup, driving manufacturing innovation, cost reduction, and sustainability.
- Grow as a technical leader through hands-on engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring opportunities.
- Expand your influence and skills by integrating new technologies across multiple plant locations with broad project ownership.
- You'll be at the helm of major capital projects, ensuring they adhere to agreed-upon cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with vendors to specify equipment and design assets for new production lines within existing facilities or new ones.
- Scope and recommend projects aimed at cost reduction and sustainability.
- Investigate process and equipment issues, providing recommendation for corrective measures.
- Apply sound engineering principles to all aspects of your work.
- Actively participate in multifunctional project teams, overseeing capital projects from concept to asset installation and start-up.
- Engage in Lean events to drive rapid process improvements.
- Mentor and develop engineers and maintenance personnel, sharing technical and engineering best practices.
Benefits
medical insurancedental insuranceprescription drug insurancelife insurance401k matchlong-term disability coveragevacation timesick timeproduct discount programs
Skills
HMILeanPLCRockwell
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