DATE: Jun 27, 2026
LOCATION: Macon, Georgia, United States, 31213
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Company: Armstrong World Industries
Primary location: Macon, Georgia
Relocation offered: Yes
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: < 10%
Non-compete: No
The estimated base salary range for this role is $100,000 to $130,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors
Electrical 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 Doing
Engineering & Technical Support
Provide engineering and technical assistance to manufacturing operations, maintenance systems, and production processes
Support plant reliability and performance improvement initiatives
Investigate manufacturing and equipment issues and implement corrective actions
Consult with production personnel to analyze operational data and improve process effectiveness
Educate plant personnel on engineering and technical concepts to improve operational understanding
Coordinate training and startup activities for new equipment and processes
Apply Precision Maintenance principles and best practices
Capital Projects & Project Management
Manage plant capital budgets and support capital planning activities
Develop preliminary concepts and budgetary estimates for new projects and process improvements
Support vendor bid development, vendor selection, and purchased services coordination
Execute capital projects while ensuring cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved
Provide project updates and communicate project status/issues to stakeholders
Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
Identify and execute process improvement and cost reduction initiatives
Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen activities focused on waste reduction and operational efficiency
Support root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives
Integrate continuous improvement methodologies into manufacturing operations
Support standards development and reliability improvement efforts
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, and production teams
Collaborate with staff engineers and plant personnel to improve operational performance
Support communication and alignment across departments during project execution and process improvements
What Will Make You Successful
Strong engineering and technical troubleshooting skills
Ability to manage multiple capital projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to analyze manufacturing and process data to drive improvements
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to drive process improvement and cost reduction initiatives
Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, equipment reliability, and maintenance practices
Ability to support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts
What Makes You Stand Out
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience with Wonderware application programming and support
5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing capital projects from concept through execution
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies
Experience with process improvement and reliability initiatives
Strong background in maintenance systems and manufacturing equipment support
Experience supporting equipment startups and commissioning activities
Strong vendor management and contractor coordination experience
Experience with root cause analysis and operational troubleshooting
AWI 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
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