Lincoln Electric Automation, Inc – The Company

Lincoln Electric Company, has been the industry leader for over 30 years in the robotic automation of welding, cutting, material removal, grinding, and press brake operations.  We have provided industry solutions to the fabricators of construction, agricultural, mining, off-road, energy, and transportation equipment.  Through the expertise of our personnel we develop numerous specialty products that increase productivity and maintain quality. The innovative designs and solutions we create are produced to meet or exceed our customer expectations.

Position Summary

Primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:  

• Monitoring and improving the quality of all outgoing products and systems
• Creating and maintaining test documentation and processes for each Stage Gate in the Project Lifecycle Process
• Conducting all testing for each Stage Gate in the Project Lifecycle Process
• Creating and maintaining an easy-to-use Stage Gate test results tracking system
• Creating and maintaining various reporting tools as needed; i.e. Quality Dashboard, etc.
• Acting as the technical bridge between Engineering, Assembly, and Service (as the Voice of the Customer)
• Establishing and executing a process for capturing incoming part quality issues before they affect build schedules
• Identifying and assisting with the correction of quality problems associated with in-house component design, and with vendor-supplied purchased and fabricated components
• Managing the identification, correction, and reduction of non-conforming materials

• Coordinating cross-functional efforts to improve the quality of various design and project execution processes throughout the business
• Monitoring and analyzing the status of incoming parts to identify issues (late, will be late, no promise date, etc.) and working with Purchasing to resolve these issues
• Analyzing component arrival dates to determine if build schedules or subassembly build efforts can be started earlier than originally planned
• Coordinating with other LEA sites to standardize on and disseminate best practices when appropriate

Qualifications Required

• Strong understanding of industry safety requirements and practices
• Ability to appropriately balance business needs and customer requests
• Experience in or deep familiarity with mechanical and electrical assembly
• Ability to mentor and guide fellow employees
• Minimum 4 years’ experience required in automation integration
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical prints
• Ability to develop and document procedures
• Exceptional ability to bring tasks and projects to full closure, ensuring all steps are completed
• Computer literacy required in MS Office applications
• Good organizational skills required
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

Qualifications Desired

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical/mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experience
• Experience with GMAW, robotic automation integration, field service, robotic arc welding programming, and PLC programming a plus.
• Experience with Smartsheet a plus.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensure systems are fully tested and meeting all specifications prior to shipment
• Maintain high level of safety within facility
• Maintain and improve test documents and procedures; conduct testing and train others in best practices
• Establish and execute a process for monitoring and improving the incoming quality of key components
• Review warranty failures and spending and provide feedback to appropriate departments
• Other duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Nonessential Functions

• May determine appropriate approach for new assignments.
• Facilitate special projects, as assigned.

Success Factors/Job Competencies

• Ability to maintain a high level of safety.
• Behavioral skills required include: strong interpersonal skills, team oriented, hardworking, driven, ability to work independently with little supervision, ability to work well under pressure, willing to travel, and strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to develop clear and concise written documents.
• Ability to accurately identify product quality that does or does not align with standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot on builds and tests.
• Ability to speak publicly, including leading training classes and mentoring employees.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and respect.
• Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on new complex assignments.

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: Work is a mix of standing, bending, squatting, lifting and walking and some long periods of sitting. There is frequent reaching, bending, pulling and lifting in relationship to components to be gathered and assembled.  This individual must be able to occasionally lift 70 pounds and frequently lift 25 pounds. This position requires manual dexterity and visual acuity to utilize the assembly equipment and tools.
• Work environment: The noise level is usually moderate; temperatures in the assembly area may fluctuate with the seasons as the production area is not air conditioned.

Performance Standards

• Annual performance appraisal.
• Attainment of annual goals established between supervisor and incumbent.

Employees Supervised:

None

General Sign-off

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies while employed

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