Manager, Plant Engineering

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 .Location: Euclid, OH or Mentor, OH Employment Status: Salary Full-TimeFunction: EngineeringPay Range: ($124,449.00 - $171,117.10)Target Bonus: 15.0Req ID: 29425​​PurposeThe Plant Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the engineering function to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery across plant operations. This role defines and executes engineering strategy, oversees capital investment planning, and ensures alignment with corporate and operational objectives.The Manager has full accountability for engineering performance, organizational capability development, and the effective execution of a portfolio of capital and continuous improvement initiatives. Plant Engineering Managers play a critical leadership role in supporting production and maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, uptime, and sustainable manufacturing performance.Job Description (Duties and Responsibilities)Champion a culture of safety across engineering, production, and maintenance interfacesEstablish and enforce engineering standards, policies, and best practicesLead the performance management process, including establishing employee goals, conducting performance reviews, assigning ratings, and ensuring alignment with company performance standardsLead, develop, and mentor engineers, technologists, and technical professionalsBuild organizational capability through succession planning and leadership developmentLead the development of early talent by mentoring co-op students, interns, and participants in training programs, while actively participating in recruiting events, candidate interviews, and ensuring a positive and engaging experienceServe as a key member of Plant Engineering leadership, influencing operational and strategic decisionsDefine and execute the plant engineering strategy aligned with divisional and corporate objectivesLead large, complex, cross-functional engineering projects from concept through implementationCoordinate strategic production downtimes with maintenance and production to install new equipment or make critical updates to existing equipment.Prioritize and allocate engineering resources to maximize impactOwn engineering support for production, ensuring rapid resolution of issues impacting safety, quality, and delivery.Job Description (Duties and Responsibilities) ContinuedDrive improvements in equipment uptime, reliability, quality and maintenance effectiveness through engineering solutions and root cause analysisIdentify and implement innovative solutions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and sustainabilityEnsure successful integration of new equipment, systems, and technologies into operationsSupport production ramp-ups, new product launches, and operational changes through proactive engineering engagementProvide hands-on leadership in resolving critical plant floor issues impacting operationsOwn development, management, and execution of capital expenditures.Ensure team follows financial discipline in project executionPartner with Production, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and ES&C to improve plant performanceCollaborate with IT teams to improve manufacturing systems, data visibility, and operational efficiencyBasic RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field required)5+ years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership responsibilityDemonstrated leadership in driving a strong safety cultureProven ability to lead and support quality initiativeExcellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skillsProven track record of delivering measurable business resultsExperience managing capital projects timelines and budgetsAbility to lead cross-functional teamsLincoln 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.