Principal Engineer Job

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: 11%-25% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$115,000 to $155,000” 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 Principal Engineer in Lancaster, PA. As a Principal Engineer /Senior Principal 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.  Let’s delve into the key responsibilities and qualifications for this position: 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Leading and Executing Capital Projects:
  • You’ll be at the helm of major capital projects, ensuring they adhere to agreed-upon cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Equipment Specification and Design:
  • Collaborate with vendors to specify equipment and design assets for new production lines within existing facilities or new ones
• Cost Reduction and Sustainability:
  • Scope and recommend projects aimed at cost reduction and sustainability
• Problem Investigation and Corrective Action:
  • Investigate process and equipment issues, providing recommendation for corrective measures.
• Application of Engineering Principles:
  • Apply sound engineering principles to all aspects of your work.
• Multifunctional Project Teams:
  • Actively participated in multifunctional project teams, overseeing capital projects from concept to asset installation and start-up,
• Lean Events and Process Improvement:
  • Engage in Lean events to drive rapid process improvements.
• Mentoring and Development:
  • Mentor and develop engineers and maintenance personnel, sharing technical and engineering best practices.

 

Required Qualifications

• Educational Background
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience
  • Possess 7 – 10 years of experience in technical engineering or leading capital projects.
• Leadership Skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead teams, especially on potentially ambiguous projects
• Project Management
  • Manage multi-faceted projects, catering to senior level stakeholders
  • Capital management experience
• Technology Integrations
  • Drive the adoption of new technology platforms within manufacturing plants
• Hands-On Approach
  • Be comfortable with hands-on installations and construction tasks.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

 

Travel:  Up to 25%

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

 

Physical and Mental Demands

 

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform