Process Engineering Professional

Company Mission Statement

Lincoln Electric Company of Canada Limited continually seeks to be the undisputed world leader in the arc welding industry, as well as, manufacturing and supplying the finest quality welding and cutting products. The Company takes pride in placing emphasis upon being the industry’s lowest cost producer and providing applications expertise and solutions to all customers. In addition, Lincoln Electric is committed to the development of new and innovative technologies with value added products and services that respond to customer needs.

Major Responsibilities

• Identify quality problems or potential quality problems, perform effective Problem Definition and Root Cause Analysis.
• Initiate corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) and verify the effectiveness of those actions. Drive CAPA’s to effective closure in a timely manner.
• Address customer warranty issues and effectively complete customer specific corrective action requests.
• Create and sustain standard printouts for TVM Boards. Provide additional support as the QA Representative.
• Provide support for new products, new equipment installs or process improvements:
• Provide permission note support to R&D and provide data as required for the development of new products.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering on process improvement initiatives.
• Drive or participate in effective FMEA’s, establish proper control plans and audit frequencies.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in analytical and testing equipment to maximize the effectiveness of existing equipment while investigating and pursuing advances in technology for continuous improvement.
• Reduce process variation using CI, Six Sigma, and other tools to improve the quality of products and reduce scrap.
• Development and implementation of in-line monitoring systems/solutions for quality check-points.
• Utilize MES data to develop process control charts, process capability studies, etc. for new/existing processes. Develop new & update existing work instructions, specifications & procedures.
• Monitor the process audit program. Analyze outcome to determine if a CAPA or CI project is required.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2030 Strategy.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering field.
• Minimum 2 years of experiece in engineering and process improvement.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Solid technical background.
• Must demonstrate good judgment when evaluating quality related situations.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work on a number of projects simultaneously with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Must work well with those in inspection, R&D, production, and supervision.

Preferred Qualification:

• Completion of Six Sigma training and a Red Belt or Black Belt project or willing to undergo the necessary training.