Electrical Engineer Job

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

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$120,000 to $145,000” 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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Electrical Engineer / Project Engineer

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) has an opening for an Electrical Engineer / Project Engineer located in Macon, GA. This role is responsible for providing engineering and technical support to manufacturing operations, supporting maintenance systems and production processes, driving process improvement and cost reduction initiatives, and managing the selection, design, and installation of capital projects. The position works closely with plant engineering teams and plays a key role in Lean manufacturing efforts, root cause analysis, reliability improvement, and continuous operational improvement.

What will you do?

Engineering & Technical Support

• Provide engineering and technical assistance to manufacturing operations, maintenance systems, and production processes
• Support plant reliability and performance improvement initiatives
• Investigate manufacturing and equipment issues and implement corrective actions
• Consult with production personnel to analyze operational data and improve process effectiveness
• Educate plant personnel on engineering and technical concepts to improve operational understanding
• Coordinate training and startup activities for new equipment and processes
• Apply Precision Maintenance principles and best practices

Capital Projects & Project Management

• Manage plant capital budgets and support capital planning activities
• Develop preliminary concepts and budgetary estimates for new projects and process improvements
• Support vendor bid development, vendor selection, and purchased services coordination
• Execute capital projects while ensuring cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved
• Provide project updates and communicate project status/issues to stakeholders

Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Identify and execute process improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen activities focused on waste reduction and operational efficiency
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives
• Integrate continuous improvement methodologies into manufacturing operations
• Support standards development and reliability improvement efforts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, and production teams
• Collaborate with staff engineers and plant personnel to improve operational performance
• Support communication and alignment across departments during project execution and process improvements

What Will Make You Successful?

• Strong engineering and technical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to manage multiple capital projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze manufacturing and process data to drive improvements
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to drive process improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, equipment reliability, and maintenance practices
• Ability to support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with Wonderware application programming and support
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through execution
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies
• Experience with process improvement and reliability initiatives
• Strong background in maintenance systems and manufacturing equipment support
• Experience supporting equipment startups and commissioning activities
• Strong vendor management and contractor coordination experience
• Experience with root cause analysis and operational troubleshooting

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!