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: Euclid - 22801

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing

Pay Grade and Range: US10-E-29 ($68.300,00 - $88.800,00)

Bonus Plan: Profit Sharing

Target Bonus:

Scope

This role reports to the Operations Manager and is responsible for fostering a safe, disciplined, and high-performing production environment by championing workforce development, quality ownership, and continuous improvement. The position focuses on reducing operational waste, enhancing first-pass yield, and aligning with production goals to meet customer demand efficiently. Key responsibilities include delivering hands-on IPC training, standardizing work instructions, conducting audits, and driving corrective actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role also tracks and communicates key performance metrics while progressing toward Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) status to lead internal certification programs and build organizational capability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, workmanship, product quality, productivity and costs in the Departments.

• Maintain records necessary for ISO requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

• Champion a safe, disciplined, and efficient work environment.

• Recognize that people are our most valuable asset and focus on skill development to increase workforce capability.

• Drive cost reduction by eliminating waste associated with defects, rework, and delays.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving flow, throughput, and first-pass yield.

• Align with the Machine Division’s production plan to meet customer demand while increasing reliability and reducing total cost of quality.

• Deliver hands-on IPC training (soldering, assembly, inspection) to raise workforce competency, reduce operator errors, and accelerate learning curves.

• Standardize and maintain training materials, SOPs, and visual work instructions that directly reinforce product quality and flow efficiency.

• Conduct layered process audits and in-process inspections with rapid feedback to shorten the gap between defect occurrence and detection.

• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to identify systemic issues, implement robust corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.

• Track and communicate key metrics: FPY, Nonconforming Rate, Scrap/Rework %, and Training Effectiveness.

• Progress toward Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) and lead internal IPC certification programs that strengthen organizational capability.

• Build a culture of quality ownership and cross-training that enables flexible staffing and smoother production flow.

Quality

• Must understand the Company’s Quality Policy and how it relates to this job.

• Must understand the relevance and importance of the activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality Objectives.

• Must adhere to and be knowledgeable of various manufacturing procedures, specifications and instructions associated with this job.

• Translate the company Quality Policy into actionable shop-floor behaviors and skills that directly improve FPY and reduce escapes.

• Ensure adherence to quality procedures, IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 acceptance criteria, and customer requirements.

• Use real-time defect data and Pareto analysis to identify top defect drivers and close gaps quickly.

• Lead and participate in CAPA activities to eliminate recurring nonconformances and build process robustness.

• Support audit readiness by ensuring training compliance and reinforcing operator understanding of quality standards.

• Drive proactive prevention over detection - embedding quality into processes rather than relying solely on inspection.

Basic Requirements

• Minumum of a high school diploma/GED required

• 3-5+ years experience in PCB assembly, soldering, and inspection with a strong record of quality improvement.

• Must be proficient in the use of Apriso, SAP or similar MES & ERP systems.

• IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 Certified Specialist (CIS) and CIT preferred.

• Basic computer skills include proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of Lean/CI methods (5S, visual management, standard work, error-proofing) preferred

• Must be able to understand and interpret the specifications and procedures related to this job.

• Must be self-motivated, safety and quality conscious.

• Must be knowledgeable of all production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities and human resource requirements.

• Must have a good work record, leadership abilities, computer skills, communication skills, first aid skills, and be able to work well with people and motivate workers.

• Proven ability to coach and develop diverse teams, building operator confidence and reducing skill-related variation.

• Data-driven mindset with ability to link training impact to measurable improvements in FPY, scrap, and throughput.

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.