QA Engineering Technologist
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: Quality Assurance/Control
Pay Range: ($52,300.00 - $81,100.00)
Target Bonus: %
Req ID: 27789
Purpose
The QA Technologist provides operational support and drives quality initiatives within the Euclid Consumable Division. This role ensures that process audits, inspection, and testing procedures are well-defined and contribute to continuous improvement in quality. The QA Technologist will manage warranty systems, review customer warranties, enhance the non-conformance process, and implement corrective action requests.
Long Description
- Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues across Consumable products.
- Develop, document, and maintain procedures for daily quality operations.
- Establish and support training programs for QA technicians.
- Support and continuously improve the Non-Conformance system.
- Manage customer-facing issues through the Warranty System.
- Issue and maintain stop-ship actions, and drive improvements to the stop-ship process.
- Leverage data from quality systems to enhance visibility, streamline actions, identify trends, and improve overall quality performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Service, Methods, Plant Engineering, R&D, and Specials to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support certification reviews and approvals.
- Assist in developing and maintaining quality process control methodologies.
- Utilize computers, databases, and software tools associated with the Quality Program.
Basic Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
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Minimum 2 years (Level I Technician) of related experience (5+ years preferred Level III Technician)
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Preferred knowledge of welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SAW).
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Ability to interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality-related software tools
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.
Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
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