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Mechanical Engineer (PEDP) Job

Armstrong World Industries - Corporate

Lancaster, PAFull-timeSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Lancaster, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Project Engineer supports the design and installation of capital equipment and systems at ceilings manufacturing locations. The role begins with 3–6 months of training at the corporate headquarters in Lancaster, followed by 4–6 months at a manufacturing facility. After training, the engineer leads projects and provides engineering support through project phases and equipment installations, with a permanent assignment either at corporate supporting multiple plants or at a manufacturing location.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingTeamworkMicrosoft OfficeReading Engineering DrawingsAutoCAD

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical EngineeringGPA 2.8+Engineering Internship, Co-Op, Research or Industrial Experience

Full job description

As Project Engineer, you'll be accountable for supporting the design and installation of capital equipment and systems in our ceilings manufacturing locations. Your first 3-6 months in this role will begin at our Corporate Headquarters in Lancaster, PA, learning about our engineering processes and key technologies used to make ceilings. Your next 4-6 months will occur at one of our ceiling manufacturing facilities where you will be tasked with increasing your understanding of the company and ceiling technology Upon completion of the training program, you will begin your full-time, permanent assignment as either a corporate-based engineer traveling and supporting multiple plants, or as a plant engineer based at one of our manufacturing locations. What You'll Be Doing After completing the training period, you will begin leading projects that involve problem investigation, requirements gathering and solutions development, scope documentation, and equipment specification, and more. You will be expected to provide engineering support throughout all project phases and equipment installations related to improving manufacturing operations, and will learn directly from subject matter experts, production managers, and front-line operators. Typical projects include, but are not limited to: 1. Replacing and enhancing production capabilities via adding and modifying equipment 2. Leading all activities related to troubleshooting and solving a production problem 3. Ensuring all mechanical assets are in a precision state through establishing equipment SOPs and maintenance practices 4. Estimating and executing new product and cost improvement projects 5. Modifying equipment and processes and automate manual tasks to improve capacity and reduce costs What Will Make You Successful 1. A track record of leadership through work, school, or extra-curricular activities 2. Outstanding interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset 3. Capability to build and nurture professional relationships 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Required Qualifications 1. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with a minimum 2.8 GPA 2. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings 3. Previous AutoCAD experience What Makes You Stand Out 1. Energetic, team-oriented, technically savvy, and highly motivated 2. An Engineering-related internship, Co-Op, or research role OR related experience within an industrial environment and/or manufacturing facility Equal Opportunity Employer: AWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans

How this job compares

Set against the 5,122 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Pennsylvania median$90–130K/yr95 salary ranges
  • US median$35–45/hr264 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 256 open Project Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 5,122 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (3,953 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,205 of the 5,122 open Project Engineer jobs (63%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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