Project Manager

Lincoln Electric Automation, Coldwater, OH, a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric, develops and delivers turnkey, automated solutions for OEM and Tier suppliers in the automotive, aerospace energy, appliance and other sectors.

Req. ID: 23218 

Position Summary: 

The applicant should have a strong background of performing in the lead role of the management of turn-key systems that are tied to a stringent budget and outlined deliverables. Candidates must be able to lead a team of resources through all process steps including, but not limited to, customer interaction, schedule development, concept development, overseeing design reviews, verifying adherence to customer specifications, monitoring project progress, and leading the start-up, buy-off and acceptance of equipment, including successful delivery and installation. This position is expected to lead multiple projects simultaneously.  This project manager position will be focused on the Coldwater’s facility build to print projects. 

Role qualifications:

• Must be familiar with Company quality objectives and play an active role in reaching continuous improvement objectives.
• Play an active role in building customer account relationships and communicating issues that could impact customer satisfaction.
• Play an active role determining customer related processes/requirements and how they relate to our product.

Position responsibilities:                                                                         

• Assist Sales, Applications and Marketing promoting market segment, assisting in establishing improvement goals and working to meet or exceed these goals.
• Capable of leading technical and commercial discussions regarding a specific market segment or project
• Project planning – develop detailed plans to manage each project from start to finish; review plans through the life of the project as part of, and with, other members of the operations team.
• Manage project budgets and timelines to meet expectations/goals.
• Participate in engineering design reviews offering assistance and technical direction as needed
• Assist in the coordination and management of the procurement and manufacturing process as is needed to insure project timing and budgets
• Lead/coordination of on-site installation and start-up activities including commissioning of equipment and resolution of final customer payment
• Manage project change orders as required.
• Lead all project related customer communications
• Focus on leadership and Departmental Performance Metrics.
• This role will be focused on supporting multiple build to print projects simultaneously including coordinating with manufacturing team, suppliers and customers for priority and commitment timelines.
• Travel potential (day and/or overnight) up to 25% as necessary to complete functions of position.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business Management or equivalent in experience.
• Minimum ten years’ experience in manufacturing and design of industrial automated equipment.
• Must obtain strong leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of project management
• Industrial Robotic, Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience.
• CAD (3D modeling) preferred
• Computer proficiency, including spreadsheets and project management software.

Nonessential skills and experience:

• FMEA, Equipment Capability, Safety (OSHA Stds)
• Strong customer orientation
• Excellent interpersonal, communications  and leadership skills
• Commitment to company values

Reporting to this position:  No direct reports.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)

• Understand the Company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company’s Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job.
• Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EHS procedures.
• Know that the company EHS procedures are located on the ISO drive.
• Immediately notify the Supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS procedures.
• Attend required EHS training

Physical demands and work environment:  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands:  While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Repetition with activity; computer work.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment:  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

​Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Lincoln Electric is a $3.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 11,000 employees around the world.  With operations in over 56 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers. As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges.  It is a great time to be part of the welding industry!

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.  Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become property of Lincoln Electric.  Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms.  Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time 

EOE, including disability/veterans

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