Mechanical Project Engineer
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: Plymouth - 46247
Req ID: 28306
Summary
Lincoln Electric is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support our Red Viking subsidiary based in Plymouth, MI. This is an on-site position supporting our Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) segment. The Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for the technical execution of multiple Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) from kickoff to completion. This role focuses on ensuring AGVs meet RedViking’s quality, performance, and safety standards through industry experience and multidiscipline communication. The ideal candidate will utilize engineering principles to develop clear technical plans and effectively communicate them to the functional teams essential for project success.
At Lincoln Electric, we offer career growth potential along with a competitive compensation package, including bonus incentives, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, and vision), retirement plans, and much more.
Key Responsibilities
- Review scope of work (SOW) and customer specifications
- Develop technical specifications and plan for entire project
- Assess technical project timelines and budget
- Line up function teams
- Critical Component selection and approval
- Engineering document(s) creation and approval (FEMA, Risk Assessment, ATP, etc)
- Technical liaison to customer
- Develop product R&D needs
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5-10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
- Proficiency in SolidWorks (or CAD equivalent)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Project, etc)
- Experience in manufacturing and automation
- Emphasis on professional and technical communication
- Ability to travel as needed to ensure project success: average of ~20%
Preferred Experience
- Experience with AGVs and/or equivalent custom automation technology
- Must have appropriate flexibility, sense of urgency, motivation and versatility to make a direct impact on project success
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects at one time
- A wide degree in creativity and problem solving
- Willing to learn new concepts and grow from previous experiences
- Experience leading/supervising team
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: Detroit
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