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: Michigan City
Req ID: 28027
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer I performs a variety of tasks whose primary purpose is to optimize production activities. The Manufacturing Engineer will participate in planning/executing engineering changes related to assembly/testing, planning and setting up new build areas for new products, and other activities linked with maximizing uptime, efficiency, and quality standards.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide Engineering support on Production Assembly line.
- Prioritize and execute changes that directly affect production On-Time-Delivery and quality.
These changes will require working in Autodesk, Inventor, and EPICOR ERP. - Work with Purchasing and Production to plan phase-in/phase-out of materials.
- Identifying alternate means to fulfill jobs to make the most use of old stock.
- Minimize waste.
- Aid in making a smooth transition.
- Create and analyze useful metrics to gain insights as to where optimization is needed.
- Provide this data to management for visibility and tracking.
- Continually look for better ways to gain insights for maximizing efficiency and minimizing disruption, downtime, or other inefficiencies.
- Make recommendations for personnel gaps or other opportunities.
- Assist Operations personnel with work flow, space requirements, and layout of production areas to maximize throughput.
- Assist Operations/Planning department to creatively meet scheduling requirements.
- Perform PFMEA and other technical planning and analysis for new product development and major modifications to existing products.
- Travel between our two locations, as needed.
Job Qualifications and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
- Mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience assembling, disassembling, and performing diagnostic functions
- Relevant experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical circuits
- Relevant 2D and 3D CAD experience (AutoCAD and Inventor highly preferred). 3D Modeling and assembly experience are must-have requirements for this position
- A working Microsoft Windows and Windows-based applications knowledge (Microsoft Office highly preferred)
- Proficient with ERP system used for Bills of Material data entry. Experience with Epicor ERP preferred
- Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and documents
- At least 2 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline, or similar program
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Understanding of assembly line manufacturing
- “Can-do” attitude and positive demeanor
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to producing quality, comprehensive drawings and documents
- Strong verbal and written communication skills working in a team environment
- Excellent technical, analytical, and reasoning skills
- Proficiency in English language – fluently speak, read, and write
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.
