Automation Project Manager – Robotic Welding

Lincoln Electric; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead custom automation and robotic welding projects. This role partners closely with internal leadership, engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer expectations.

The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, and the capacity to interpret

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of project or program management in manufacturing, automation, or engineered systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal teams, external partners, and customer resources to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and milestones with customers and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans to track progress, resources, timelines, and costs.
• Ensure resource allocation and project staffing throughout all phases of execution.
• Monitor project performance using established metrics, tools, and reporting methods.
• Manage scope changes, schedules, and budgets through structured change management processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize impact on project success.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Communicate project status, risks, and critical updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage vendor relationships to support project requirements and successful delivery.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Create, maintain, and distribute project documentation, reports, and records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Budgeting & cost control

Risk management

Customer relationship management

Project coordination

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead custom automation and robotic welding projects. This role partners closely with internal leadership, engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer expectations.

The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, and the capacity to interpret