Process Engineer - Lean & Six Sigma Plant Improvements

Armstrong World Industries; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful process improvements

Own projects end-to-end

Exposure to NPD and plant innovation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries is seeking a process engineer to drive manufacturing improvements at our Hilliard facility. You will lead projects from concept to execution, analyze production issues with data and floor observations, and apply Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, and SPC to achieve measurable gains.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with operations and technical teams, plus opportunities to influence plant performance and energy optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead manufacturing process improvement projects.
• Analyze production issues using data and on-the-floor observations.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure products meet technical specifications and quality standards.
• Plan and execute factory tests and experiments.
• Evaluate results, write reports, and drive follow-up actions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve improvement goals.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, and SPC tools to improve performance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Office

Job description

Armstrong World Industries is seeking a process engineer to drive manufacturing improvements at our Hilliard facility. You will lead projects from concept to execution, analyze production issues with data and floor observations, and apply Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, and SPC to achieve measurable gains.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with operations and technical teams, plus opportunities to influence plant performance and energy optimization.