Lead Process Improvement Engineer

Armstron World Inc; Marietta (PA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries is seeking a Process Engineer to drive mid-to-large scale projects in Marietta, PA, focusing on cost reduction, new product development, and process improvement on the production floor.

The role requires acting as an owner of the business, leading cross-functional teams, and applying Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, and SPC to achieve plant performance goals. Hands-on troubleshooting and safety collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in process engineering or technical role within manufacturing.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and execute projects across all phases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab (preferred).
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work off-shift hours as needed to support plant initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large-scale projects focused on cost reduction, new product development, and process improvement.
• Act as an 'owner of the business' by identifying opportunities and driving critical manufacturing improvements.
• Provide hands-on technical support on the production floor to troubleshoot issues and improve performance.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve plant performance objectives.
• Conduct and support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to resolve process and material-related issues.
• Apply process improvement tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, and SPC.
• Monitor and audit key process control systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and train production operators on process control techniques, equipment capabilities, and best practices.
• Support plant safety initiatives through participation in safety audits and risk assessments.
• Develop and revise raw material specifications to meet customer and operational requirements.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

DOE

SPC

RCFA

Project leadership

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Minitab

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Armstrong World Industries is seeking a Process Engineer to drive mid-to-large scale projects in Marietta, PA, focusing on cost reduction, new product development, and process improvement on the production floor.

The role requires acting as an owner of the business, leading cross-functional teams, and applying Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, and SPC to achieve plant performance goals. Hands-on troubleshooting and safety collaboration are essential.