Project Manager

Lincoln Electric; Plymouth, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Lincoln Electric, a leader in high-performance industrial machinery and welding technology, seeks a skilled Project Manager for the RedViking subsidiary in Plymouth, MI. You will drive complex, high-visibility initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while aligning stakeholders.

The role offers competitive compensation with bonus incentives, 30% travel, and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and retirement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Discipline, or Business Administration with strong technical design background.
• 2+ years of engineering and project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven background in advanced capital equipment design, build, and installation (scheduling, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and quality).
• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• ERP systems experience for project management and reporting.
• Proficiency with Excel (advanced formulas, financial tracking, reporting).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025, or equivalent standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria while aligning team members to roles and responsibilities.
• Develop detailed project schedules, allocate resources, and manage risks to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, testing, quality, distributors, vendors, and end users.
• Ensure strict compliance with quality standards; review and approve final project deliverables.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership and business unit leaders on project progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Manage and maintain financial tracking tools including Gross Margin, Operating Profit, Backlog, SG&A, and other key financials.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to create and troubleshoot formulas, build reports, and support executive-level reporting.
• Lead and mentor a team of project engineers, staff engineers, and manufacturing professionals to achieve technical and operational goals.
• Prepare clear documentation, presentations, and reports for both internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

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 .

Location: Plymouth - 46247
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Pay Range: ($77,065.30 - $115,000)
Target Bonus: 8%
Req ID:29924

Summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to support our RedViking subsidiary based in Plymouth, MI. This role is responsible for leading complex, high-visibility projects that require significant resources, cross-functional collaboration, and seamless integration across teams. The Project Manager will drive initiatives from concept through final implementation, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while maintaining strong stakeholder alignment.

At Lincoln Electric, we offer career growth potential along with a competitive compensation package, including bonus incentives, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, and vision), retirement plans, and much more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria while aligning team members to roles and responsibilities.
• Develop detailed project schedules, allocate resources, and manage risks to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, testing, quality, distributors, vendors, and end users.
• Ensure strict compliance with quality standards; review and approve final project deliverables.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership and business unit leaders on project progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Manage and maintain financial tracking tools including Gross Margin, Operating Profit, Backlog, SG&A, and other key financials.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to create and troubleshoot formulas, build reports, and support executive-level reporting.
• Leverage ERP systems for project tracking, reporting, and ensuring data integrity across business functions.
• Lead and mentor a team of project engineers, staff engineers, and manufacturing professionals to achieve technical and operational goals.
• Prepare clear documentation, presentations, and reports for both internal and external stakeholders

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Discipline, or Business Administration (with strong technical design and execution background).
• 2+ years of engineering and project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven background in advanced capital equipment design, build, and installation (scheduling, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and quality).
• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing scope, budgets, schedules, personnel, and materials within complex organizations.
• ERP systems experience for project management and reporting.
• Proficiency with Excel (advanced formulas, financial tracking, reporting).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025, or equivalent standards preferred.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership, influence, and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Other Requirements:

• Supervisory experience managing technical professionals preferred. This person will work very closely with a team of project engineers, staff engineers, and manufacturing professionals on a daily basis.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR compliance 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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