Mechanical Plant Engineer

RemoteWorker US; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced welding solutions is seeking an experienced Mechanical Plant Engineer. This role involves supporting projects across manufacturing facilities, focusing on technical challenges and operational sustainability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience, with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Profit-sharing

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a relevant engineering role.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling; Solid Edge or AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on capital projects for manufacturing facilities.
• Develop solutions to improve equipment reliability and safety.
• Ensure safety, health, environmental, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Safety commitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD modeling

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

Job description

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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: Mentor

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing

Req ID: 26337

Summary

Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Plant Engineer. This department is responsible for designing, maintaining, improving, and supporting equipment, manufacturing processes, and plant-wide infrastructure. Past engineers have shaped the current operations.

As a Mechanical Plant Engineer, you will support and execute projects across manufacturing facilities in Cleveland and Mentor, focusing on technical challenges, safety, quality, and productivity standards. This role offers a chance to contribute to operational sustainability and growth.

We offer competitive pay, profit-sharing, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and more.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate on capital projects for manufacturing facilities in Cleveland and Mentor.
• Handle mechanical aspects of projects including design, documentation, installation, and support.
• Develop solutions to improve equipment reliability, safety, and reduce costs.
• Create and maintain documentation for engineering and maintenance teams.
• Design compliant solutions with ISO 14001 and EHS standards.
• Provide cost estimates and project timelines.
• Specify and evaluate equipment quotations.
• Support production and maintenance departments with technical expertise.
• Coordinate with process engineering, production, and supply teams.
• Manage outside engineering and construction personnel.
• Ensure safety, health, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned and support the company's 2025 strategy.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years of experience.
• Ownership mentality and results-driven.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good judgment, self-motivation, safety commitment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexible with assignments and priorities.
• Hands-on work capability and teamwork on the shop floor.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling; Solid Edge or AutoCAD preferred.
• Willingness to work off shifts, travel within Northeast Ohio, and as needed.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.