Job Details

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.

Overview

The Project Engineer in Machine Engineering plays a key role in driving initiatives aligned with the departments strategic goals. These initiatives focus on opening new business opportunities, enhancing existing products, and reducing current and related costs. The role also provides cross-functional support to Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Logistics, and Technical Service teams, with a scope that includes products for both domestic and LATAM markets.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development Projects
Lead and participate in the design and redesign of machinery, as well as cost-reduction and improvement projects. Coordinate trial runs for new developments and redesigns, assemble and validate prototypes through testing protocols, estimate financial impact, conduct benchmarking, and propose design and outsourcing alternatives. Responsible for generating parts, assemblies, and 3D models.

Product Specifications & Documentation
Develop and maintain product specifications, material requirements, and manufacturing drawings in accordance with design updates or redesigns.

Technical Support & Reporting
Provide technical documentation for product datasheets, respond to warranty claims and field test reports, manage engineering change requests and deviation approvals, prepare project status and activity reports, participate in supplier validation processes, and coordinate activity schedules with other departments.

Engineering Advisory
Serve as a technical advisor for issues involving changes or deviations from the original design of welding machines and accessories.

Sales Training
Deliver training sessions to the sales force on new welding machines and accessories.

Additional Duties
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Product Leader.

Job Requirements

Technical Expertise:

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and product evaluation methodologies.
• Experience in supplier development and qualification.
• Proficiency in creating and managing material control plans.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from concept to completion.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills; extroverted and participative in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on projects and deliver results.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the metal-mechanical industry, specifically in product development involving mechanical components such as screws, gears, wheels, or heavy-duty vehicle parts (e.g., tractors or trucks).

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.

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