Mechanical Engineer (PEDP) Job
Armstrong Elevator Company
Lancaster, PA · Posted October 21, 2026
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About the job
As Project Engineer, you’ll be accountable for supporting the design and installation of capital equipment and systems in our ceilings manufacturing locations. Your first 3-6 months in this role will begin at our Corporate Headquarters in Lancaster, PA, learning about our engineering processes and key technologies used to make ceilings.
Your next 4-6 months will occur at one of our ceiling manufacturing facilities where you will be tasked with increasing your understanding of the company and ceiling technology
Upon completion of the training program, you will begin your full-time, permanent assignment as either a corporate-based engineer traveling and supporting multiple plants, or as a plant engineer based at one of our manufacturing locations.
What You’ll Be Doing
After completing the training period, you will begin leading projects that involve problem investigation, requirements gathering and solutions development, scope documentation, and equipment specification, and more.
You will be expected to provide engineering support throughout all project phases and equipment installations related to improving manufacturing operations, and will learn directly from subject matter experts, production managers, and front-line operators.
Typical projects include, but are not limited to:
Replacing and enhancing production capabilities via adding and modifying equipment
Leading all activities related to troubleshooting and solving a production problem
Ensuring all mechanical assets are in a precision state through establishing equipment SOPs and maintenance practices
Estimating and executing new product and cost improvement projects
Modifying equipment and processes and automate manual tasks to improve capacity and reduce costs
What Will Make You Successful
A track record of leadership through work, school, or extra-curricular activities
Outstanding interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset
Capability to build and nurture professional relationships
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with a minimum 2.8 GPA
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Previous AutoCAD experience
What Makes You Stand Out
Energetic, team-oriented, technically savvy, and highly motivated
An Engineering-related internship, Co-Op, or research role OR related experience within an industrial environment and/or manufacturing facility