Manufacturing Assurance Specialist

Lincoln Electric; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a hands-on production operations professional to support daily manufacturing with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and quality. You will troubleshoot processes, perform inspections, and partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain to resolve constraints and continuous improvement opportunities.

You will coach, train, and certify production personnel, support engineering changes, and sustain Lean/5S practices on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, quality, or related environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and supporting production teams.
• Working knowledge of drawings, work instructions, quality requirements, and processes.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, problem-solving activities, and corrective actions.
• Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing ERP systems.
• Ability to collaborate across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and on-schedule execution of manufacturing plans.
• Assist Production leadership in maintaining workflow and removing operational constraints.
• Troubleshoot product, process, material, and labor issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or productivity.
• Perform workmanship and process audits and first-article inspections per standards.
• Monitor quality trends, rework, scrap, and warranty issues and assist in corrective actions.
• Lead and support root cause investigations related to quality and performance.
• Assist with onboarding, training, cross-training, qualification, and skills certification.
• Provide coaching and technical support to ensure compliance with standard work.
• Support engineering changes, updated instructions, and process improvements on the floor.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to improve productivity, quality, ergonomics, and efficiency.
• Monitor material flow and address shortages or issues impacting production schedules.
• Maintain visual management, support 5S, and promote Lean manufacturing principles.
• Coordinate containment actions for quality concerns and assist audits as required.
• Provide coverage for Lead Build Technicians and other production roles as needed.
• Support EHS, housekeeping, and compliance initiatives for a safe environment.
• Assist Production Manager with workforce deployment and resource optimization.
• Perform other duties to support operational objectives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Manufacturing ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 .

Location: Plymouth - 46247
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Range: ($50,304.64 - $71,863.78)
Target Bonus: 8.0%
Req ID:30312

Position Summary

Support daily production operations by ensuring manufacturing processes are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality standards. Serve as the primary production-floor resource for troubleshooting, training, process compliance, workmanship verification, and continuous improvement activities. Partner closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to remove constraints, improve operational performance, and maintain schedule attainment.

Core Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and on-schedule execution of manufacturing plans.
• Assist Production leadership in maintaining workflow, resolving production disruptions, and removing operational constraints.
• Troubleshoot product, process, material, and labor issues that impact safety, quality, delivery, or productivity.
• Perform workmanship audits, process audits, and first-article inspections to ensure adherence to established standards and work instructions.
• Monitor quality trends, rework, scrap, and warranty-related issues and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Lead and support root cause investigations related to quality, production interruptions, and operational performance concerns.
• Assist with onboarding, training, cross-training, qualification, and skills certification of production personnel.
• Provide coaching and technical support to production employees to ensure compliance with standard work and workmanship requirements.
• Support implementation of engineering changes, updated work instructions, and process improvements on the production floor.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to identify opportunities for improved productivity, quality, ergonomics, and process efficiency.
• Monitor material flow and elevate shortages or issues that may impact production schedules.
• Maintain visual management systems, support 5S activities, and promote adherence to Lean manufacturing principles.

Core Responsibilities (Continued)

• Assist in coordinating containment actions for quality concerns and support customer, internal, and ISO audits as required.
• Provide support and leadership coverage for Lead Build Technicians and other production functions as needed.
• Support EHS, housekeeping, and compliance initiatives to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Assist the Production Manager with workforce deployment, labor balancing, and resource optimization activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, quality, assembly, or related industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and supporting production teams.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing drawings, work instructions, quality requirements, and production processes.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, problem-solving activities, and corrective action implementation.
• Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training.
• Experience in electrical panel assembly, controls manufacturing, automation systems, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with training, workforce development, and skills certification programs.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience serving as a lead technician, team leader, or manufacturing support resource.

Shop-floor focused role requiring extensive interaction with production personnel, materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes. Regular walking, standing, troubleshooting, training, and hands‑on support of production activities are required. Adherence to all safety, PPE, and company policies is required.

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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