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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  $80,000 to $115,000 per year.    
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors 

Mechanical Engineer

Reporting to the Engineering & Capital Manager, the Mechanical Engineer provides technical support to assigned Value Streams, supports manufacturing equipment and processes, identifies and executes process improvement and cost reduction initiatives, and leads capital projects of moderate scope and complexity.

What You'll Be Doing

Technical Support & Process Improvement

• Provide daily technical support for manufacturing equipment and processes within assigned Value Streams.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive resolution of issues impacting:
• Safety
• Quality
• Cost
• Productivity
• Apply Precision Maintenance principles to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Identify and execute process improvement and cost reduction opportunities.

Capital Projects & Project Management

• Design, manage, and execute capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with varying scope, complexity, budgets, and timelines.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Coordinate project execution to ensure successful completion.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a member of the Value Stream Steering Team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary Value Stream teams to support operational success.
• Act as the primary plant representative for strategic project teams impacting the Value Stream.
• Communicate plant needs, priorities, and project issues to internal and external stakeholders.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Work directly with vendors and suppliers to:
• Scope projects
• Obtain bids and quotations
• Place purchase orders
• Oversee installation and execution activities
• Manage contractor and supplier performance during project execution.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to balance technical support responsibilities with project execution demands.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work directly on the manufacturing floor and build strong relationships with operations teams.
• Strong decision-making and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to successfully manage vendor and contractor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous project management experience.
• Experience developing equipment design drawings.
• Experience budgeting, estimating, and managing project costs.
• Proficiency with:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Minitab
• AutoCAD
• Inventor
• Strong technical and project leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to travel approximately 5%.

What Makes You Stand Out

• EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Lean Manufacturing certification and/or practical Lean implementation experience.
• Experience using SAP in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Project.
• Strong capital project management experience.
• Background supporting manufacturing equipment reliability and maintenance strategies.
• Experience leading process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience working directly with Value Stream teams and cross-functional manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of Precision Maintenance principles and equipment reliability practices.
• Proven success delivering projects on time and within budget while improving operational performance.

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