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 12,000 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: Coldwater, OH
Req ID: 27810
Summary
Lincoln Electric is seeking a Project Manager to lead the execution of complex, turn-key automated systems from concept through customer acceptance. This role requires a strong command of project planning, cross-functional leadership, customer communication, and budget/schedule control. The Project Manager will drive project milestones across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, installation, start-up, and final buy-off—managing multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced industrial environment. This is an on-site position located at our Coldwater, OH facility.
Lincoln Electric offers competitive pay, annual bonus opportunities, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, and a full suite of outstanding benefits.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Sales, Applications, and Marketing to support market-segment growth, contribute to improvement goals, and provide technical/commercial input.
- Lead project planning, including schedule development, resource alignment, risk mitigation, and ongoing progress tracking.
- Own project financials—manage budgets, timelines, change orders, and customer deliverables.
- Drive engineering reviews, ensuring adherence to specifications and providing technical guidance.
- Coordinate procurement, fabrication, and assembly activities to maintain project cost and delivery targets.
- Lead on-site installation, commissioning, and start-up; support final customer acceptance and payment closure.
- Serve as the primary customer interface, maintaining proactive communication and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
- Champion departmental performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Travel up to <25% for customer meetings, installation support, and project execution.
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management, or equivalent experience.
- 3–5+ years of experience managing industrial automated equipment projects (manufacturing, design, or integration).
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Working knowledge of project management principles and tools.
- Experience with industrial robotics, hydraulics, and pneumatics; preferred.
- CAD proficiency (3D modeling) preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including spreadsheets and project management software.
- Strong customer-relationship skills with the ability to identify and address issues impacting satisfaction.
- Ability to translate customer requirements into internal processes and deliverables.
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.
