Mechanical Engineer

Summary

Plant Engineering is the department within Lincoln Electric which is 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 operations.

Job Description (Duties and Responsibilities)

• 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.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of 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.