Electrical Engineer Job

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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 $120,000 to $145,000 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