Job Description

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: Ladson - Ladson , SC ,  United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Req ID: 24939  

 

 

The Lincoln Electric Company—Kaliburn location is seeking an experienced, action-oriented Manufacturing Engineer with capital project and CNC machining background to help us grow quickly. Experience purchasing CNC lathes and mills and/or finishing projects in scope, on time, and on budget a plus.

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Participate in project management activities and progressively take on larger scope project management roles. Secondary function is to evaluate, develop and document manufacturing processes to provide greater productivity and efficiency. 

 

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identify opportunities for capital improvement projects; write capital proposals and manage projects, budgets, and timelines
• Develop innovative new processes, setup new lines, and work cross-functionally with other departments
• Actively seek out high waste activities and drive efforts to reduce waste in the machine shop
• Evaluate opportunities for improvements against company goals both to existing platforms and beyond; validate feasibility, oversee implementation, and evaluate effectiveness of efforts
• Lead team-driven activities related to continuous improvement such as Kaizen events, 5S+1, Process Flow, Cost Improvements, etc.
• Lead small group(s) of production/technical employees to determine root cause of problems; use problem solving tools to mitigate risk
• Perform work on machines and hand processes as part of observation process
• Develop and improve manufacturing plans based on capacity and resource utilization
• Create standard works, work instructions for manufacturing processes. Ensure all new equipment is properly documented
• Design experiments to collect data to be used in statistical analysis
• Perform statistical analysis of existing or proposed manufacturing processes to determine if objectives of the process can be reliably met
• Conduct process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA) in order to determine the reliability of new and existing manufacturing processes
• Create fixture drawings using SolidEdge
• Perform general duties as assigned and assist in other areas as workload requires

 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field and 2+ years related experience
• Project Management Experience with history of finishing projects in scope, on time, and on budget
• Advanced math skills including ability calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, volume, circumference and rate; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Self-starter, motivated and resourceful
• Detail orientated with a strong work ethic
• Results-driven with a focus to exceed goals and objectives
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing
• Positive attitude with a desire to learn

 

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Mechanical aptitude
• Experience in a CNC Manufacturing Environment
• Project Management Certification

 

COMPETENCIES

1. Collaborates
2. Self-development
3. Action-oriented
4. Optimizes work processes
5. Nimble learning

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, machine lubricants and chemicals used in cleaning processes. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

 

EEO STATEMENT

Lincoln Electric promotes equal employment opportunities and will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination, against any applicant or employee because of age; race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; national origin; citizenship status; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.  

 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

 

 

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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