Mechanical Engineer Dev Program (Pensacola, FL) Job

at  Armstrong World Industries

Primary location: Pensacola, Florida
Relocation offered: Yes
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No
The estimated base salary range for this role is “70,000 to 75,000”
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WORK AT ARMSTRONG?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong’s future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other’s strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is seeking a Project Mechanical Engineer to join our ceiling technology training program at our Pensacola, FL plant. If you’re a recent or upcoming Mechanical Engineering graduate looking to jump start your career, and if you have a keen interest in sustainability and transforming the design and building of spaces fit for the future sustainable spaces, then this role is for you.

WHAT WE DO

At home, at the office, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, AWI offers interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.
Our purpose is to develop new and sustainable ceiling solutions that make a positive difference in the spaces where we live, work, learn, heal, and play. Consider joining our team as we continue to lead the transformation in the design and building of spaces so that occupants, owners, operators, and communities can thrive.
Ceiling & Wall Solutions (Home)
Ceiling Solutions - Video Library
Our Sustainability Strategy

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with a minimum 2.8 GPA
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Previous AutoCAD experience

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:

• Replacing and enhancing production capabilities via adding and modifying equipment
• Leading all activities related to troubleshooting and solving a production problem
• Ensuring all mechanical assets are in a precision state through establishing equipment SOPs and maintenance practices
• Estimating and executing new product and cost improvement projects
• Modifying equipment and processes and automate manual tasks to improve capacity and reduce costs