Mechanical 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: Mentor  
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time  
Function: Engineering  
Pay Range: ($88,600.00- $146,200.00)
Target Bonus: %
Req ID: 25976  

​

​

Summary

Lincoln Electric has a terrific opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Cleveland manufacturing operation. Plant Engineering implements capital projects and provides engineering support for the Consumable and Machine divisions of the Cleveland operations. As part of this critical team, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for mechanical aspects of projects including facilities preparation, equipment designs and equipment installations. You will also provide support for production and work on improvements to the existing equipment and facilities to improve health and safety, productivity, quality, and cost.

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

• Work in a team, hands on, environment on capital and strategic projects for the Cleveland Operation production facilities.
• Responsible for the mechanical aspects of the projects including facilities preparation, equipment design and equipment installation.
• Work on engineering solutions to improve equipment reliability and safety, lower operational and maintenance costs, and improve ergonomics.
• Engineer solutions that comply with ISO 14001 and EHS initiatives to improve the environmental & employee health & safety.
• Interface with all engineering, manufacturing and maintenance departments along with R&D, QA, and Supply Management to ensure accuracy of project design target details.
• Provide technical support to Production and Maintenance departments.
• Work with and often manage outside engineering and construction personnel.
• Ensure all safety, health, environmental, and compliance aspects for the project meet the appropriate regulations.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by managers within the Plant Engineering department.
• Performs engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments
• Designs and scales up manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment and tests manufactured products to maintain quality.
• Plans, designs and estimates time and cost and oversees construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems and components.
• Analyzes and develops solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures.
• Develops and applies engineering standards and procedures and provides advice on issues within the engineering field.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering with m inimum of 3+ years professional experience.
• Excellent organizational skills,  written and oral communications skills.
• Must have good judgment, be self-motivated and be safety conscious.
• Strong desire to take ownership and drive results while effectively managing  a variety of assignments and projects. 
• Willing to perform hands on work as required and work effectively on the shop floor with employees and processes.
• Experience handling small to medium sized projects and day-to-day shop support.

Preferred

• Experience with Solid Edge CAD modelling software is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EPA and OSHA standards is preferred.

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.