Senior / Principal Project Engineer - Mechanical

Primary location: Hilliard, Ohio 
Relocation offered: Yes 
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 planning (ERP) systems
• Experience developing and managing project cost estimates, including capital budgeting and cost control

What will make you successful?

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and coordinate cross‑functional teams, including engineering, maintenance, operations, and external vendors
• Demonstrated technical presentation skills, including the ability to clearly communicate concepts, project status, and recommendations to diverse audiences
• Experience preparing and reviewing equipment and construction specifications

What will make you stand out?

• Engineer in Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) certification 
• Lean Practitioner certification or experience utilizing Lean tools 
• Previous project management experience 

Physical and Mental Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:  sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!