Project Engineer Job

Project Engineer Job

Under the general supervision of the Reliability Engineering Manager, this position is responsible for providing mechanical engineering support relating to the manufacturing equipment and processes. This includes providing daily technical support for the Value Streams, identifying and executing process improvement and cost reduction opportunities, and the designing and installation of capital projects. Projects are generally moderate to significant in both scope and technical complexity.

What's in it for you?

• Gain ownership of critical equipment and processes while leading impactful capital projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and improve plant reliability.
• Expand technical expertise and leadership skills with opportunities to transfer knowledge and manage contractors.

What does a Project Engineer do?

• Provides technical assistance on a proactive basis.
• Actively participating as a Value Stream Team member to drive resolution of common cause and special cause issues that negatively impact Plant Reliability.
• Investigate problems in operations and recommending corrective action. This includes consulting with production personnel, analyzing the supporting data, recommending corrective action, and following through on recommendations to evaluate their effectiveness.
• Owns certain critical equipment, systems, and processes within the Plant.
• Serves as the plant contact for AWI Capital Project teams assigned to the Pensacola Plant to represent the needs of the plant to AWI Capital and communicating critical issues needing resolution back to the Plant.
• Executes capital projects per agreed cost, schedule, and performance.
• Applies Precision Maintenance concepts and principles to all work performed in the plant.
• Transfers technical knowledge where appropriate to other plant personnel to elevate organization understanding and performance.

Value Added Activities (% Time Spent)

• 25% Owner of Critical Equipment, Systems, and Processes
• 25% Supporting Plant Productivity and Objectives
• 50% Execution of Capital Projects

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage contractors and technicians performing work on your individual projects

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering from ABET Accredited College or University
• 5-7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects of up to $500,000
• Hands-on experience with industrial dust collection and combustion systems
• AutoCAD/Inventor skills
• SAP knowledge

What will make you stand out?

• EIT or FE Certifications
• Professional Engineer License
• Minitab knowledge
• Fusion 360 knowledge

Physical Demands

• Climbing stairs and on platforms around machinery.
• Working in potential hot and humid environments for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow. We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.