Sr. / Principal Project Engineer (Mechanical - OH) Job

About the role

The Sr./Principal Project Engineer (Mechanical - OH) will lead and execute projects related to manufacturing equipment and processes. They will work closely with various teams including Armstrong World Industries' manufacturing, Innovation, New Product Development, plant and operations staff, and outside suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact capital projects from concept through installation and startup.
• Work cross-functionally with innovation, operations, and manufacturing teams to drive business results.
• Specify production equipment and work directly with vendors to design, procure, install, and commission assets for new production lines in existing facilities or new facilities.
• Investigate process and equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend and implement corrective actions to improve performance and reliability.
• Apply sound mechanical engineering and precision maintenance principles to all work performed, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and lifecycle performance.
• Actively participate as a key member of cross-functional project teams, supporting capital projects from concept development through asset installation and start-up.
• Participate in Agile and Lean events to drive rapid and sustainable process improvements.
• Mentor, train, and develop engineers and maintenance personnel on technical standards, engineering best practices, and precision maintenance principles.
• Support condition of assets, reliability initiatives, and other corporate or plant-level programs.
• Work closely with plant engineering, maintenance, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure customer requirements and operational expectations are met.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to less-experienced engineers at both corporate (AWI) and plant levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in project planning and execution within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting equipment installation, construction, and start-up activities in an operating manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across organizational functions and business units.
• Experience working with SAP or comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience developing and managing project cost estimates, including capital budgeting and cost control.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, maintenance, operations, and external vendors.
• Demonstrated technical presentation skills, including the ability to clearly communicate concepts, project status, and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Experience preparing and reviewing equipment and construction specifications.

Skills

• Engineer in Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Lean Practitioner certification or experience utilizing Lean tools.
• Previous project management experience.

Benefits

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time and many more.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$105,000 to $132,000” per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors.

Schedule

Up to 50% travel depending on the scope and phases of ongoing projects.