Mechanical Project Engineer Job

Primary location: Pensacola, Florida 
Relocation offered: Yes 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$100,000 to $135,000” 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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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.
• Investigates 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