Armstrong World Industries · 16 hours ago
PROCESS ENGINEER Job
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expArmstrong World Industries is a leader in innovative ceiling and wall solutions, and they are seeking a Process Engineer to enhance manufacturing operations. The role focuses on process improvement, quality assurance, and operational efficiency through collaboration and technical leadership.
Building MaterialHome RenovationManufacturing
Responsibilities
Supports and leads small to medium‑scope projects focused on process improvement, cost reduction, safety, and new product development
Conducts plant observations and process analyses to identify issues, root causes, and improvement opportunities
Troubleshoots process control, material usage, and equipment performance issues to support manufacturing operations
Participates in and leads portions of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations related to process control and material usage
Applies Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, and basic statistical tools to improve plant performance, with increasing independence
Monitors, audits, and supports process control initiatives to ensure sustained performance improvements
Coaches operators and supervisors on process control methodologies, equipment capabilities, and standard practices
Advocates for quality systems and customer requirements and partners with corporate functions to investigate and resolve quality concerns
Participates in plant safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective action implementation
Creates, maintains, and revises raw material specifications to meet business and quality requirements
Provides technical support to manufacturing operations and supports cross‑functional and integrated project teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial, materials, or related discipline) required
Experience supporting production processes, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, or participating in continuous improvement initiatives required
Demonstrated experience leading or significantly contributing to process improvement, cost reduction, or operational excellence projects
Working to advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, process control fundamentals, and material behavior
Working proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, process capability analysis, and basic statistical methods
Preferred
Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent
2–7 years of progressive engineering or manufacturing experience, depending on level and scope of responsibility
Benefits
A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Company
Armstrong World Industries
Armstrong World Industries is a producer of flooring products and ceiling systems.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-04-01Acquired
2006-10-18IPO
Leadership Team
Victor Grizzle
Chief Executive Officer
Bonnie Elliott
Executive Assistant to the CEO & CFO
Recent News
2025-11-04
2025-10-29
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