Mechanical Plant Engineer

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: Euclid - 22801
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Req ID: 26273

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Summary

Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Plant Engineer. Plant Engineering is the department within Lincoln Electric responsible for designing, maintaining, improving, and supporting the equipment, manufacturing processes, and plant-wide infrastructure. Past Plant Engineers have worked to create the operations as we know it today.

As a Plant Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and executing projects across our manufacturing facilities in the Cleveland and Mentor areas. Your focus will be on identifying and solving technical challenges while ensuring that all equipment and processes align with the organization’s safety, health, quality, and productivity standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the sustainability and growth of our operation.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!

What You Will Do

• Collaborate in a team environment to execute capital projects for manufacturing facilities in the Cleveland and Mentor areas.
• Take responsibility for the mechanical aspects of projects, which may include design, documentation, equipment installation, project management, and support.
• Develop engineering solutions to improve equipment reliability and safety, reduce operating and maintenance costs, and effectively manage outage risks.
• Create and maintain sustainable documentation for use by engineering and maintenance teams.
• Design solutions that comply with ISO 14001 and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives to enhance environmental and employee health and safety standards.
• Provide capital cost estimates and establish project timelines to ensure successful completion of project work.
• Specify and solicit equipment quotations to confirm compliance with desired specifications.
• Deliver technical support to the Production and Maintenance departments.
• Coordinate and interface with process engineering, production, maintenance, and supply management teams.
• Work closely with and often manage outside engineering and construction personnel.
• Ensure all safety, health, environmental, and compliance requirements adhere to the appropriate regulations.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by managers within the Plant Engineering department.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• For level II Engineer, minimum of 3 years of experience.

• For level III Engineer, minimum 5 years of experience.

• For level IV Engineer, minimum 7 years of experience.

• Candidate's salary and job level determined by experience.

• Strong desire to take ownership of tasks and deliver results.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Demonstrates good judgment, self-motivation, and a commitment to safety.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to handle diverse assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to perform hands-on work when needed and work collaboratively on the shop floor with employees and processes.
• Technically proficient in CAD modeling. Preferred systems: Solid Edge; AutoCAD.
• Willingness to occasionally work off shifts, travel between facilities in Northeast Ohio, and travel as required.

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.