Armstrong World Industries - Chemical Process Engineer

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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, product discount programs and many more.

Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.

A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.

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.

Process Engineers at Armstrong World Industries provide technical expertise to our plant locations. As a member of a cross-disciplinary engineering team, you will participate in or lead team efforts involving several technical and manufacturing disciplines. You will be accountable for raw material management, process control, product flow, product quality, process troubleshooting, environmental compliance, implementation of new products and process optimization.

This training program is a 4–6-month development program located at our headquarters in Lancaster, PA. In training, you will be working at our headquarters and our local manufacturing plant in Marietta, PA. Once you have completed the training you will be placed into a permanent process engineer role at one of our plants which could be in Marietta, PA; Hillard, OH; Macon, GA or Pensacola, FL.

What’s in it for you!

Training from industry experts

Mentorship from management on engineering and professional development

Opportunities to grow your career in multiple different career paths

Training and Development at our headquarters

Excitement of being involved in research and development

What You’ll Be Doing

Material substitutions/optimization in both coatings and board formulations

Troubleshooting production issues

Establishing equipment standard operating procedures

Running plant tests to develop new products

Modification of formulations and process settings to improve safety, quality and productivity

Wastewater treatment projects

Development of novel test methods.

What Will Make You Successful

Previous internship/co-op experience

Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to work in teams.

Capability to build working and professional relationships with other functions.

Computer skills in Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently and make autonomous decisions when necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Material Science or Physics.

Ability to travel and relocate within the United States

Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.

Occasional off shift/weekend work

Able to work in a manufacturing environment but not limited to climbing ladders, and walking catwalks etc. to monitor, direct and validate equipment and installations.

What Makes You Stand Out

Previous Co-op/Internship at a manufacturing company

Passion for solving problems and desire to follow-up on your curiosity.

Great communication skills

Demonstrated leadership skills through work, school, or extra-curricular activities.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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Perks of Armstrong World Industries:

Guidance and leadership from industry leaders

Professional development opportunities and career pathways

Employee Resource Groups

Armstrong Employee Match for Charities of your choosing

Excellent 401K & Health Benefit Options

Adoption Assistance Program

Come and build your future with a growing business, travel to exciting locations, develop into a more valuable finance professional; Apply today!

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.

We are committed to:

Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;

Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;

Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;

Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and

Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!