Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.
Location: Mason- Mason, OH,United States (US)
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Pay Range: ($57,651.00- $86,477.00)
Target Bonus: %
Req ID:25217
Summary of Position:
Improves current manufacturing processes to boost productivity, quality, and profitability for the company. Works with production and quality team members to identify and mitigate risks, support and ensure equipment is being operated safely, processes are being run by procedure and the weekly production schedule is met. Develops manufacturing standards. Reports and monitors product area quality, scrap, and rework performance, developing root cause and corrective action when required. Assist in engineering projects/capital projects for new processes. Is expected to spend 75% of time on manufacturing floor providing engineering tech support.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Include the following and other duties maybe assigned.
Works safely and supports safety within their team and across the organization
Engineering support– 80%
Works with production teams to ensure correct procedures and work instructions are in place and followedUnderstands processes, equipment functionality and desired outcome.Coaching and Developing Others / Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.Guides reduction efforts for reduction of Mfg. Cost and Cost of poor qualityInterprets drawing and spec requirements and translates into robust manufacturing processesAssesses safety requirements and makes recommendations to integrate improvements to processes and equipment
Reviews process scrap and works with the Quality Department to identify quality issues and develops corrective actions
Reviews status of production schedule with teamsReviews & coordinates MPDs with teamReviews previous shifts production for interruptions. Works with production and support teams to recommend corrective actionsWorks with teams to utilize lean tools: 5s, visual factory concepts in maintaining order, cleanliness, and delivery of downstream valueSupports sustaining engineering requirements such as Engineering Change Requests (ECRS) and New Part Requests (NPRs) that require costing and the creation of routersAssists maintenance with technical expertise in timely repair of all equipmentWorks with teams to ensure tooling and repair part Kanban is in place for existing equipment and reviews this when improvements are made or tooling/ parts are obsoletedWorks with support team to ensure all equipment has an approved LOTO Placard, Specific LOTO Procedure, proper ARC flash label, and approved preventive maintenance schedule
Team based problem solving/projects – 20%
Works with teams to ensure training takes place for effected team members on process changes, machine improvements or new processes/equipmentMaking Decisions and Solving Problems / analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution to solve problems.Works on cost savings projects, and provides support for other team meetings and projectsDevelop or upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts, or systems. Develop technical methods or processes.
Reviews and coordinates project timeline for completion with support teamsTracks project costs and project improvement savingsProvides periodic reports on the status of project milestones and coordinates adjustments to schedules accordinglyControls expenditures within limitations of project budgetKnowledge of Quality Systems; (i.e., ISO, SPC, Continuous Improvement or Lean Mfg.)
Education and/or Experience
Required –
High School Graduate, minimum of 3 year manufacturing experience. Excellent process trouble shooting skillsKnowledge of SolidWorksKnowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, Mini tabKnowledge of Continuous Improvement tools
Preferred-
Related experience in a process engineer fieldExcellent trouble shooting skills in PLCs, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for production machinery.
Qualities and Skills:
Initiative, flexibility, technical leadership, responsibility & independence, able to multi task, goal-oriented, teamwork, excellent communication skills, able to handle projects of varying scope, influence & negotiation skills, attention to detail, shares expertise with others, inspires & motivates others, respectful of others, establishes objectives that align with team goals, project management, document management & control.
Language Skills:
Ability to write reports, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Calculate figures and amounts, proportions: percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Reasoning Ability:
Solve problems that arise around job responsibilities Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Reasonable Accommodations - The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.