Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

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.

Location: Plymouth

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer ensures electrical panels and their components are built and assembled correctly by performing Incoming Inspections, supporting In-Process Inspections, and completing Final Inspections. This role prevents defects by verifying workmanship, documentation, and test readiness—then drives root-cause analysis and corrective actions when nonconformances are found. Provide leadership support and guidance to quality technicians, mentoring them in inspection techniques, non-conformance documentation, and adherence to quality procedures and processes.

Core Responsibilities

Perform or coordinate incoming material receiving checks such as visual inspection and documentation review.

Document and isolate nonconforming material and coordinate containment with Quality Manager.

Perform production in-process inspections at defined build checkpoints (e.g., after wiring steps, prior to enclosure close-up, before final steps).

Verify production panel builds meet drawings, BOM, wiring diagrams, labels, and process work instructions.

Check workmanship standards including: Proper wire routing and termination quality Correct wire type/gauge and termination method Proper torque application (as applicable) Correct identification/labeling (wires, terminals, components, nameplates) Cleanliness and proper insulation management

Identify and document nonconformances. Immediately communicate with Quality and Production Managers to ensure containment and corrective action steps are applied.

Conduct or oversee final panel inspections and release verification steps before shipment.

Confirm compliance with customer requirements and applicable standards.

Review and verify completion of: Test documentation (functional/continuity) Inspection checklists and traveler completion Documentation package – Final labeling/nameplate accuracy and panel readiness for shipment

Partner with receiving, production, procurement, and engineering to resolve quality concern issues quickly.

Recommend updates to inspection plans, work instructions, and training based on recurring findings.

Provide leadership support and guidance to quality auditors, mentoring them in inspection techniques, non-conformance documentation, and adherence to quality procedures and processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.

5+ years' experience in manufacturing quality working in an electrical assembly / panel build environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with incoming inspection and/or supplier quality in a manufacturing setting.

Experience performing in-process and final inspections in panel build environment.

Ability to read and interpret: Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams BOMs/travelers and build documentation Labeling and documentation requirements for panel assemblies

Strong understanding of common panel quality issues (workmanship, component verification, labeling, and documentation accuracy).

Familiarity with panel testing methods.

Support working quality experience with PPAP/FAI/8D's requirements.

Strong documentation accuracy and follow-through. Clear communication and collaboration. Organized problem-solving skills. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

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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