Mechanical Plant Engineer

Lincoln Electric; Ohio; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Plant Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for supporting and executing projects that enhance manufacturing processes in the Cleveland and Mentor areas. The ideal candidate will tackle technical challenges, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while contributing to the growth and sustainability of operations. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to drive improvements in manufacturing, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Profit-sharing plan

Student loan repayment program

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience required.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute projects across manufacturing facilities in Cleveland and Mentor.
• Develop engineering solutions to improve equipment reliability and safety.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Project management

CAD modeling

Design documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

Job description

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. The Mechanical Plant Engineering is the department within Lincoln Electric which is responsible for designing, maintaining, improving, and supporting the equipment, manufacturing processes, and plant-wide infrastructure. Past Plant Engineers have worked to create the operations as we know it today.

As a Mechanical Plant Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and executing projects across our manufacturing facilities in the Cleveland and Mentor areas. Your focus will be on identifying and solving technical challenges while ensuring that all equipment and processes align with the organization’s safety, health, quality, and productivity standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the sustainability and growth of our operations.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!

What You Will Do

• Collaborate in a team environment to execute capital projects for manufacturing facilities in the Cleveland and Mentor areas.
• Take responsibility for the mechanical aspects of projects, which may include design, documentation, equipment installation, project management, and support.
• Develop engineering solutions to improve equipment reliability and safety, reduce operating and maintenance costs, and effectively manage outage risks.
• Create and maintain sustainable documentation for use by engineering and maintenance teams.
• Design solutions that comply with ISO 14001 and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives to enhance environmental and employee health and safety standards.
• Provide capital cost estimates and establish project timelines to ensure successful completion of project work.
• Specify and solicit equipment quotations to confirm compliance with desired specifications.
• Deliver technical support to the Production and Maintenance departments.
• Coordinate and interface with process engineering, production, maintenance, and supply management teams.
• Work closely with and often manage outside engineering and construction personnel.
• Ensure all safety, health, environmental, and compliance requirements adhere to the appropriate regulations.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by managers within the Plant Engineering department.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Strong desire to take ownership of tasks and deliver results.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Demonstrates good judgment, self-motivation, and a commitment to safety.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to handle diverse assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to perform hands-on work when needed and work collaboratively on the shop floor with employees and processes.
• Technically proficient in CAD modeling. Preferred systems: Solid Edge; AutoCAD.
• Willingness to occasionally work off shifts, travel between facilities in Northeast Ohio, and travel as 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.