Sr. / Principal Project Engineer (Mechanical - OH) Job

Armstrong World Industries; Hilliard (OH); Sur place; USD 105 000 - 132 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation and sick time

Personal development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Armstrong World Industries seeks a Senior/Principal Mechanical Project Engineer to lead capital projects in Hilliard, Ohio. You will work cross-functionally with various teams and ensure that projects meet performance objectives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and possesses strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with equipment installation.
• Proven project management skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead and execute major capital projects.
• Ensure project delivery meets cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Mentor and train engineering personnel.

Connaissances

Project planning and execution

Collaborative communication

Mechanical engineering principles

Lean tools experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SAP or comparable ERP

Description du poste

Primary location: Hilliard, Ohio

Relocation offered: No

Employment status: Full-Time

Travel: 26%–50%

Non‑compete: No

Base salary range: $105,000 to $132,000 per year

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a global leader in interior and exterior architectural products. We are seeking a Senior/Principal Mechanical Project Engineer in the OH area to lead and execute projects related to manufacturing equipment and processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) match and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Personal development opportunities
• Collaborative working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork

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
• Investigate process and equipment issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and recommend and implement corrective actions to improve performance and reliability
• Apply mechanical engineering and precision maintenance principles to all work, emphasizing safety, reliability, and lifecycle performance
• Actively participate as a key member of cross‑functional project teams
• Participate in Agile and Lean events to drive rapid and sustainable process improvements
• Mentor, train, and develop engineers and maintenance personnel on technical standards and best practices
• Support condition of assets, reliability initiatives, and 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 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 an 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 startup activities in an operating manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across organizational functions and business units
• Experience 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 to 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 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 on repetitive activities; think analytically and be highly accurate; make decisions to identify complex problems; work in a team; maintain regular, punctual attendance; communicate effectively; write and read for the job; move between physical locations; and lift as part of normal travel duties.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Armstrong World Industries 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 also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.