Lead Project Engineer

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to organize and oversee fabrication and refurbishment projects from ideation to completion at our Cleveland facilities. You will coordinate people and processes to deliver on time, within budget, and aligned with client objectives.

Responsibilities include managing complex engineering projects, producing 3D/2D drawings, developing manufacturing schedules, and providing technical support to clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ drafting experience within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated Project Engineering experience in mining process plants.
• Strong field management and site-based project delivery experience.
• Proven ability to manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Sound knowledge of engineering design, analysis, and project coordination.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Effective time management, planning, and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and lead complex engineering and refurbishment projects.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and scopes of work for new and ongoing projects.
• Deliver engineering designs, including 3D modelling and 2D technical drawings.
• Develop and coordinate manufacturing schedules to ensure efficient and cost-effective resource utilisation.
• Provide high-level technical support and advice to clients and key stakeholders.
• Create and maintain job travellers, job cards and project documentation within the ERP system.
• Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Manufacturing Data Reports (MDRs) for customers.
• Develop nesting and cutting plans for CNC plasma operations.
• Support production teams by resolving technical queries and providing engineering guidance.
• Prepare NDT documentation, Technical Review Forms (TRFs) and Requests for Quotation (RFQs) as required.
• Raise internal and external purchase orders for project material requirements.
• Conduct QA/QC inspections of subcontracted work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Review and verify job cards, engineering drawings and quotations for fabrication and refurbishment activities.
• Liaise with the sales team to provide technical support and respond to technical queries.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Provide engineering leadership and operational support during Engineering Manager absences.
• Mentor and develop project engineering team members through coaching and technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, quality assurance requirements and project specifications.
• Monitor project performance, deliverables and quality outcomes to achieve client expectations.

Skills

Drafting

Project engineering

Field management

Multi-project leadership

Engineering design

Problem solving

Manufacturing knowledge

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

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Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .

Job Responsibilities

The role of the Lead Project Engineer is for the organizing and overseeing of the functions of fabrication and refurbishment projects from initial ideation through to completion. The position is also required to coordinate people and processes to deliver projects on time, within budget and with the desired outcomes aligned to objectives.

• Project manage and lead complex engineering and refurbishment projects.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and scopes of work for new and ongoing projects.
• Deliver engineering designs, including 3D modelling and 2D technical drawings.
• Develop and coordinate manufacturing schedules to ensure efficient and cost-effective resource utilisation.
• Provide high-level technical support and advice to clients and key stakeholders.
• Create and maintain job travellers, job cards and project documentation within the ERP system.
• Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Manufacturing Data Reports (MDRs) for customers.
• Develop nesting and cutting plans for CNC plasma operations.
• Support production teams by resolving technical queries and providing engineering guidance.
• Prepare NDT documentation, Technical Review Forms (TRFs) and Requests for Quotation (RFQs) as required.
• Raise internal and external purchase orders for project material requirements.
• Conduct QA/QC inspections of subcontracted work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Review and verify job cards, engineering drawings and quotations for fabrication and refurbishment activities.
• Liaise with the sales team to provide technical support and respond to technical queries.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Provide engineering leadership and operational support during Engineering Manager absences.
• Mentor and develop project engineering team members through coaching and technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, quality assurance requirements and project specifications.
• Monitor project performance, deliverables and quality outcomes to achieve client expectations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ drafting experience within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated Project Engineering experience in mining process plants.
• Strong field management and site-based project delivery experience.
• Proven ability to manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Sound knowledge of engineering design, analysis, and project coordination.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Effective time management, planning, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong ability to prioritise workloads and meet competing deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Ability to develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.Commitment to maintaining quality, safety, and project standards.

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.

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