Process Engineer - Military Veterans

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 11,000 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: Macomb - Macomb, MI, United States (US)
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Corporate
Req ID: 25289 

PRIMARY FUNCTION

This position is responsible for developing robust processes that consistently meet or exceed our customers’ requirements for the quality and performance of critical aerospace hardware. Also, supports continuous improvement of processes by improving and developing methods of manufacturing that lead to higher first pass yield.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support MRB RCCA events in order to keep FEMA and control plans up to date


• Part Qualification and Re-qualification - Determines and supports manufacturing requirements necessary to meet customer requirements; Support development and implementation of Process Flow Diagram per customer requirements


• Process Development and Improvement - Monitors/analyzes data to develop process improvement ideas for new and established processes


• Manufacturing Support - Monitors manufacturing output to ensure process control; Responds to manufacturing needs: Creates and updates work instructions needed to support manufacturing processes.


• Coordinate multiple projects of med-high complexity and risk or projects with multiple sub-projects.


• Manage and work through project launch teams to ensure that the APQP scope and outcome is achieved.  Accountable for scope change management within the APQP guidelines.


• Ensure risk mitigation is realized during process development to meet or exceed internal and external requirements. 


• Coordinates with Project Managers who act as the primary point of customer contact for the project.


• Presents APQP development status to Project Management


• Participate in strategic planning/profit planning processes


• Evaluate and implement continuous improvement in the product development process.  May include authoring documents and standards.


• Provide guidance and support to lower level process engineers


• Evaluate and drive implementation and maintenance of appropriate APQP tools.


• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.


• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.


• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.


• Additional job duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of PowerPoint, Excel, 3D Model, and APQP Tools and process


• Able to read blueprints and GD&T


• Understanding of fabrication, machining, outsourcing, turning tooling, machine prints, time management, materials, hardware assembly and inspection


• Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required


• 1 to 4 years’ experience in an APQP environment


• Demonstrated ability to moderate and lead projects and drive technical discussions


• Ability to prepare technical and strategic issues for management decisions


• Effective strategic, long-term and planning thought processes


• Strong communication and presentation skills to customers and leadership


• Demonstrates a commitment to Quality, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement


• High school diploma/GED, certificate in Product Development, Machine Tool Technology, AS9145/AS13100 certification, Ford Blue Book or equivalent work experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required frequently to work from ladders and scaffolds. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Export Control Disclaimer: This position will include access to data, technology, and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as well as CUI Data (Controlled Unclassified Information). Employment with The Lincoln Electric Company (D/B/A Baker Industries) is contingent upon either verifying U.S. person status. Applicants will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes and information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. The Lincoln Electric Company, at its sole discretion, may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled data, technology, and/or software source code may require authorization. The Lincoln Electric Company may also decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Lincoln Electric Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Baker Industries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability.

HARASSMENT POLICY

The Lincoln Electric Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Baker Industries’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

ATTENTION: THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become the property of Lincoln Electric. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms. Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

DISCLAIMER

This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be modified at any time at the Employer’s sole discretion.

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.