Project Engineer, Lean Manufacturing ​/ Six Sigma

Project Engineer Job

Provide mechanical engineering support related to manufacturing equipment, systems, and plant processes. Deliver daily technical support to assigned value streams and manufacturing operations. Identify and execute process improvement, reliability, and cost reduction opportunities. Design, manage, and execute capital projects with moderate to significant technical complexity. Provide proactive technical assistance to operations and maintenance teams. Actively participate as a value stream team member to resolve common cause and special cause reliability issues.

Investigate operational and equipment problems by consulting with production personnel, analyzing operational and process data, and recommending corrective actions. Follow through to evaluate effectiveness of implemented solutions. Serve as owner of critical equipment, systems, and manufacturing processes within the plant. Execute capital projects while maintaining agreed cost, schedule, and performance targets. Serve as the primary plant contact for AWI capital project teams supporting the Pensacola facility.

Communicate plant needs, priorities, and critical issues to corporate project teams. Apply precision maintenance concepts and principles across all engineering and maintenance activities. Support plant productivity, reliability, and operational performance initiatives. Transfer technical knowledge and best practices to operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel. Manage contractors supporting assigned projects and plant initiatives. Participate in troubleshooting activities related to downtime, quality, and equipment performance.

Support continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing operations. Travel less than 10% as needed to support projects and operations.

Strong hands-on mechanical engineering capability within a manufacturing environment. Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment and process issues. Proven experience supporting plant reliability, productivity, and process improvement initiatives. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to work effectively in fast-paced manufacturing environments with shifting priorities. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams.

Ability to analyze technical and operational data to drive corrective actions and sustainable solutions. Self-starter mindset with strong ownership mentality and accountability. Ability to function effectively as both a project leader and supporting team member. Strong facilitation and people skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Ability to transfer technical knowledge and mentor plant personnel where appropriate.

Experience supporting heavy manufacturing or industrial process environments. Demonstrated success executing capital projects up to $500K. Hands-on experience with industrial dust collection systems and combustion systems. Experience supporting manufacturing value streams and plant reliability initiatives. Background in precision maintenance methodologies and reliability improvement. Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience. Experience working closely with maintenance and operations teams to resolve downtime and quality issues.

Proficiency with: SAP, Minitab, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, SharePoint. EIT or FE certification. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university. 5–7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Demonstrated experience managing capital projects of moderate technical complexity and budgets up to $500K. Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, systems, and operational processes. Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, reliability, and process improvement methodologies. Experience supporting equipment installations, modifications, and process optimization…