Shop Floor Quality & Process Improvement 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 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.