Employment status:
Full-Time
Travel:
<10%
Non-compete:
No
Pay grade:
9/10
The estimated base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors (salary may be adjusted based on geographic location)
Process Engineer
Support value stream/plant by providing hands-on technical support, project management and process improvement leadership so that the plant meets its manufacturing goals and continuously improves beyond best practice in safety, quality, cost, and effectiveness.
What You’ll Be Doing
Provide hands-on technical support, project leadership, and process improvement expertise to support value stream and plant manufacturing goals
Lead medium to large-scale projects focused on:
cost reduction
new product development
process improvement
Serve as a project leader for key operational and manufacturing improvement initiatives
Observe and troubleshoot production line issues in real time while partnering cross-functionally to implement corrective actions
Identify and initiate manufacturing process improvement opportunities while acting with an “owner of the business” mindset
Advocate for Quality Systems and ensure customer-focused decision making throughout operations
Share technical and scientific knowledge across the manufacturing organization to improve plant performance
Lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational improvement objectives
Support and lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations related to material usage, process failures, and process control
Apply process improvement tools including:
Lean manufacturing
Six Sigma
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Monitor, audit, and improve process control initiatives across the plant
Coach production operators on:
process control methodologies
equipment capabilities
operational best practices
Support plant safety initiatives through active participation in:
safety audits
risk assessments
continuous safety improvement efforts
Create and revise raw material specifications to meet operational and customer requirements
Support integrated projects and continuous improvement initiatives across all aspects of the value stream
What Will Make You Successful
Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities within a manufacturing environment
Ability to lead projects and drive process improvements from concept through execution
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions
Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills across all organizational levels
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence operational improvements
Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, process control, and plant operations
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work directly on the production floor
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Commitment to quality, safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Strong organizational and project management capabilities
What Makes You Stand Out
Experience applying Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, and SPC methodologies in a production environment
Strong background in process improvement, manufacturing optimization, and operational troubleshooting
Experience leading Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations
Advanced ability to analyze and interpret manufacturing data from systems such as:
SAP
Data Historian
Infinity
Access
other plant systems
Experience supporting new product development and implementation initiatives
Proven ability to coach operators and improve process discipline across manufacturing teams
Strong understanding of Quality Systems and customer-driven manufacturing processes
Experience developing or revising raw material specifications and process standards
Ability to identify opportunities and drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in:
Engineering
Science
or related technical field required
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred
Experience in:
manufacturing
process engineering
continuous improvement
or related industrial environments preferred
Strong knowledge of:
Lean manufacturing
Six Sigma
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Proficiency with:
Microsoft Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Minitab
SAP
manufacturing and process data systems
Strong project management and technical leadership skills
Ability to analyze manufacturing data and implement process improvements
Effective communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization
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
.