Packaging Engineer

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 : Engineering

Pay Grade and Range : US10-E-29 Min : 68,300 - Mid : 88,800

Bonus Plan :   Profit Sharing

Target Bonus : Purpose

This position is responsible for supporting and driving packaging development in the Consumable Division.

Job Description (Duties and Responsibilities)

Identifies and implements changes to packaging designs to optimize quality performance and cost.

Verifies that packaging designs are optimized for manufacturing

Works closely with packaging suppliers, challenging them for creative, cost effective alternatives as well as secondary trouble shooting and technical expertise & assistance for logistics teams.

Establishes supplier quality standards, creates incoming inspection plans, and supports supplier audits.

Provides training for appropriate personnel performing packaging activities.

Participates in the commissioning of new packaging equipment.

Develops standard practices and processes to ensure zero defects, productivity, and adherence to local and international legal & regulatory requirements.

Creates specifications and documentation related to package design, testing and validation.

Supports ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 methodologies.

Performs and certifies packages according to ISTA / ANSI / ISO testing

Reviews, understands, and follows the departmental procedures that are associated with the performance of this job.

Champions packaging innovation – actively identifies and develops concepts to show new packaging formats, materials, and technologies.

Identifies and implements changes to packaging designs to optimize quality performance and cost.

Works closely with packaging suppliers, challenging them for creative, cost effective alternatives as well as secondary trouble shooting and technical expertise & assistance for logistics teams.

Establishes supplier quality standards and support supplier audits.

Creates project plans and organizes resources to ensure project milestones are met within expectations of timeline, quality, and budget.

Job Description (Duties and Responsibilities) Continued

Participates in product introduction teams to strategically deploy new packaging advancements.

Plans, organizes, and conducts packaging / production / shipping tests and validations according to ISTA, ANSI, and ISO testing.

Justifies and prepares capital expenditures for new packaging processes and equipment.

Participates in the requirements and commissioning of new packaging equipment.

Develops standard practices and processes to ensure zero defects, productivity, and adherence to local and international legal & regulatory requirements.

Creates specifications and documentation related to package design, testing and validation.

Support ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 methodologies.

Performs and certifies packages according to ISTA / ANSI / ISO testing

Reviews, understands, and follows the departmental procedures that are associated with the performance of this job.

Obeys all safety rules and perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed in support of Lincoln Electric's strategic plan and2025 Higher Standard Strategy.

Basic Requirements

BS Degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent discipline

Minimum three years industry experience

Strong understanding of ISTA / ANSI / ISO test methods and their effects on packaging design is preferred.

Understanding of manufacturing processes of various industries including corrugate, injection molding, films, etc.

Demonstrated continuous improvement and structured problem solving methodologies utilizing Lean and SixSigma tools

Ability to work effectively and cross-functionally on the shop floor on a regular basis

Competency with 3D modeling software

Ability to travel between Lincoln Subsidiaries and Suppliers

Knowledge of MS Office software, including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point; familiarity with SAP a plus

Ability to perform hands-on work

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.