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

Primary location: Hilliard, Ohio 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: 26%-50% 
Non-compete: No 

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

 

​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 and many more. 
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
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) has a job opportunity for a Senior/Principal Mechanical Project Engineer in OH area. The Senior/Principal Mechanical Project Engineer will be responsible for leading and executing projects relating to manufacturing equipment and processes. Additionally, the Senior/Principal Mechanical Project Engineer will have the opportunity to work closely with various teams within the organization, including AWI’s manufacturing, Innovation, New Product Development, plant and operations staff, along with outside suppliers. 

 

What’s in it for you?

• Lead high-impact capital projects from concept through installation and startup.
• Work cross-functionally with innovation, operations, and manufacturing teams to drive business results.
• Grow your career through technical leadership, mentoring opportunities, and ongoing development.

 

What will you do?

• Lead and execute major capital projects, ensuring delivery to agreed cost, schedule, safety, and performance objectives
• 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

 

Travel

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

 

Required Qualifications

• 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