Quality Assurance 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: Quality Assurance/Control  
Req ID: 26107  

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Summary

Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Quality Assurance Engineer who will implement projects and other quality related activities for our Euclid and Mentor Consumable Division Quality Assurance. Reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will play a key role in identifying quality problems or potential quality problems, perform effective Problem Definition and Root Cause Analysis.

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

• Initiate corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) and verify the effectiveness of those actions. Drive CAPA’s to effective closure in a timely manner.
• Address customer warranty issues and effectively complete customer specific corrective action requests.
• Create and sustain standard printouts for TVM Boards. Provide additional support as the QA Representative.
• Provide support for new products, new equipment installs or process improvements:
• Provide permission note support to R&D and provide data as required for the development of new products.
• Work with Methods Engineering on process improvement initiatives.
• Drive or participate in effective FMEA’s, establish proper control plans and audit frequencies.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in analytical and testing equipment to maximize the effectiveness of existing equipment while investigating and pursuing advances in technology for continuous improvement.
• Reduce process variation using CI, Six Sigma, and other tools to improve the quality of products and reduce scrap.
• Manage the Quality Near Miss system. Evaluate the submitted Quality Near Misses and evaluate if additional action is needed for continuous improvement.
• Development and implementation of in-line monitoring systems/solutions for quality check-points.
• Utilize MES data to develop process control charts, process capability studies, etc. for new/existing processes. Develop new & update existing work instructions, specifications & procedures.
• Monitor the process audit program. Analyze outcome to determine if a CAPA or CI project is required.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering required.
• Qualified candidates will have 1 - 5+ years’ experience minimum depending on level.
• Experience in manufacturing required with a solid technical background. 
• Must demonstrate good judgment when evaluating quality related situations.
• Must work well with those in inspection, R&D, production, and supervision.
• Knowledge of Consumable Division products, processes, specifications and procedures is preferred.
• Willing to undergo the necessary training to obtain QA Engineer certification.
• Must be willing to travel to customer sites as necessary to solve quality related issues.
• Completion of Six Sigma training and a Red Belt or Black Belt project or willing to undergo the necessary training. Six Sigma preferred
• Must possess excellent communication skills particularly in technical areas.
• Proficient in Apriso and SAP. 

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.