Process Engineer Job

Primary location:Marietta,Pennsylvania
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:No
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $78,000 to $110,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

Process Engineer - Marietta, PA

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead medium to large-scale projects focused on:
• Cost reduction
• New product development
• 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, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Monitor and audit key process control systems and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coach and train production operators on:
• Process control techniques
• Equipment capabilities
• 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

What's in It for You

• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects that directly improve plant performance
• High visibility role with ownership over process improvements and operational success
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with real-time problem solving
• Exposure to advanced engineering and process improvement tools:
• Lean
• Six Sigma
• DOE
• SPC
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally and influence multiple areas of the business
• Continuous learning through technical challenges and innovation
• Ability to build leadership skills by coaching operators and leading project teams
• Stable role with the opportunity to grow into broader technical or operational leadership roles

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex process issues
• Ability to lead projects from concept through execution and deliver measurable results
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with operators, engineers, and leadership
• Hands-on mindset with a willingness to spend time on the production floor
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to apply data-driven decision-making
• Working knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma
• Ability to coach and influence others to adopt best practices and process improvements

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in the ceiling tile, paper, or similar manufacturing industry
• Experience with wastewater treatment systems and environmental processes
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Functional expertise in board formation or manufacturing materials processes
• Strong experience applying statistical tools (Minitab, DOE, SPC) in real-world manufacturing settings
• Demonstrated success leading impactful process improvement initiatives with measurable results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution

• Experience in process engineering or a technical role within a manufacturing environment

• 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

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is anAmericas 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.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI 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 are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!