Mechanical Engineer

Primary location: Marietta, Pennsylvania 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: No 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$80,000 to $130,000” 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 Mechanical Engineer to be located in Marietta, PA. Reporting to the plant Engineering & Capital Manager, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for providing technical services for individual Value Streams, relating to the manufacturing equipment and processes including providing daily technical support. This position will also identify and execute process improvement and cost reduction opportunities, as well as design, manage, and execute capital projects. The projects will be of moderate scope and complexity. 

What’s in it for you?

• Work on impactful projects – Lead and manage capital projects while driving process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Strong growth and development opportunities – Gain exposure across departments with dedicated training, development, and company-wide networking.
• Collaborative team environment – Partner with cross-functional teams and play a key role in plant operations and strategic initiatives.

What will you do?

• Actively participating as a member of the Value Stream Steering Team to drive resolution of common cause and special cause issues that negatively impact Safety, Quality, Cost, and/or Productivity
• Communicating effectively with an interdisciplinary team (Value Stream Team) to support the success of their area of operation
• Investigating manufacturing issues within the Value Stream and recommend corrective action 
• Serving as the plant contact for strategic project teams impacting their Value Stream as well as representing the needs of the plant to the strategic project teams and communicating issues needing resolution back to the Plant
• Applying Precision Maintenance concepts and principals to all work performed
• Interacting with vendors/suppliers with the goal of scoping projects, receiving bids/quotes, placing orders, and managing/overseeing the execution work
• Managing and driving a complex project portfolio with multiple goals, timelines, sizes, and scopes
• Supports 24/7 operation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous Project Management experience
• Experience in developing equipment design drawings
• Previous experience in budgeting and estimating projects
• Experience using AutoCAD

What will make you stand out?

• EIT or FE, or Professional Engineer certification
• Experience using Minitab
• Lean Practitioner certification and/or experience
• Experience in using SAP

• Prior experience with MS Project 

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.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

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!