Principal Engineer Job

Primary location: Lancaster, PA, Macon, GA, Hilliard, OH, or Pensacola, FL
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: 26%-50% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$95,000 to $126,000” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

 

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is offering an exciting job opportunity for a Project/Sr. Project Engineer located in Lancaster, PA, Macon, GA, Hilliard, OH, or Pensacola, FL. As a Project/Sr. Project Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in leading and executing projects related to manufacturing equipment and processes. This role is a dynamic blend of technical expertise, leadership, and collaboration.  If you’re ready to make an impact, consider joining the Armstrong World Industries Team. 

 

What’s in it for you?

• 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.

 

What does a Project/ Sr Project Engineer do?

• 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.

Travel:  >25%

 

Required Qualifications

• 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

 

What will make you successful?

• Drive the adoption of new technology platforms within manufacturing plants
• Experience managing multi-faceted projects, catering to senior level stakeholders
• Comfortability with hands-on installa