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Process Engineer Job

Armstrong World Industries
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Mar 2026
💰 $100,000/yr($80,000/yr$100,000/yr)

About the role

​Primary location: Hilliard, Ohio 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000 per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors (salary may be adjusted based on geographic location)


What’s in it for you

 

  • Opportunity to lead impactful process improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on role where you can own projects from idea through execution
  • Exposure to new product development (NPD) and plant innovation
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, technical teams, and leadership
  • Opportunity to apply and expand knowledge in:
    • Lean Manufacturing
    • Six Sigma
    • Statistical process control
  • High visibility role with the ability to drive measurable plant performance improvements
  • Strong opportunity to develop technical leadership skills

 

What You’ll Do

 

  • Identify and lead manufacturing process improvement projects
  • Analyze production issues using data and on-the-floor observations
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
  • Ensure products meet technical specifications and quality standards
  • Plan and execute factory tests and experiments
  • Evaluate results, write reports, and drive follow-up actions
  • Serve as a project leader for initiatives such as:
    • Cost reduction
    • New product development
    • Energy optimization
    • Process improvements
  • Act as a technical leader within a production area
  • Drive adoption of scientific and engineering principles across the plant
  • Lead cross-functional teams to achieve improvement goals
  • Partner with operators and team leads on hands-on troubleshooting
  • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, and SPC tools to improve performance

 

What will make you successful

 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements
  • Hands-on approach to troubleshooting and process optimization
  • Strong project management and execution skills
  • Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
  • Effective communication skills (technical and non-technical)
  • Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
  • Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and critical thinking
  • Self-starter who takes initiative and ownership

 

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in:
    • Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to:
    • Multi-task
    • Work independently
    • Manage multiple responsibilities

 

What will make you stand out

 

  • 3+ years of process engineering experience in manufacturing
  • Experience with:
    • Minitab
    • Microsoft Access
  • Background in:
    • Lean Manufacturing
    • Six Sigma methodologies
  • Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) certification
  • Experience with:
    • Design of Experiments (DOE)
    • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Proven ability to:
    • Lead process improvements
    • Drive cost savings and efficiency gains
  • Strong ability to translate technical concepts into practical solutions

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