Electrical Engineer / Project EngineerElectrical 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 You'll Be DoingEngineering & Technical SupportProvide engineering and technical assistance to manufacturing operations, maintenance systems, and production processesSupport plant reliability and performance improvement initiativesInvestigate manufacturing and equipment issues and implement corrective actionsConsult with production personnel to analyze operational data and improve process effectivenessEducate plant personnel on engineering and technical concepts to improve operational understandingCoordinate training and startup activities for new equipment and processesApply Precision Maintenance principles and best practicesCapital Projects & Project ManagementManage plant capital budgets and support capital planning activitiesDevelop preliminary concepts and budgetary estimates for new projects and process improvementsSupport vendor bid development, vendor selection, and purchased services coordinationExecute capital projects while ensuring cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achievedProvide project updates and communicate project status/issues to stakeholdersContinuous Improvement & Lean ManufacturingIdentify and execute process improvement and cost reduction initiativesParticipate in Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen activities focused on waste reduction and operational efficiencySupport root cause analysis and problem-solving initiativesIntegrate continuous improvement methodologies into manufacturing operationsSupport standards development and reliability improvement effortsCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, and production teamsCollaborate with staff engineers and plant personnel to improve operational performanceSupport communication and alignment across departments during project execution and process improvementsWhat Will Make You SuccessfulStrong engineering and technical troubleshooting skillsAbility to manage multiple capital projects and priorities simultaneouslyStrong project management and organizational skillsAbility to analyze manufacturing and process data to drive improvementsStrong communication and presentation skillsAbility to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teamsStrong root cause analysis and problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to drive process improvement and cost reduction initiativesStrong understanding of manufacturing systems, equipment reliability, and maintenance practicesAbility to support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement effortsWhat Makes You Stand OutBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringExperience with Wonderware application programming and support5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience managing capital projects from concept through executionKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologiesExperience with process improvement and reliability initiativesStrong background in maintenance systems and manufacturing equipment supportExperience supporting equipment startups and commissioning activitiesStrong vendor management and contractor coordination experienceExperience with root cause analysis and operational troubleshootingAWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status