Engineering Manager

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: Michigan City 
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time 
Function: Engineering 
Pay Range: ($111,905.09 - $207,823.74)
Target Bonus: 10.0%
Req ID: 27478 

 

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Position Overview

The Engineering Manager will work closely with the Business Unit Manager, Product Manager, and cross-functional teams to oversee product direction, prioritize engineering requests, and drive continuous improvement. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and strong communication to ensure that engineering delivers high-quality solutions that add value to our customers and align with business priorities.

Key Responsibilites

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Business Unit Manager and Product Manager to align product direction with business goals.
• Identify opportunities for product growth, quality improvement, and adoption of new technologies.
• Create a culture of excellence, trust, and conscientious teamwork across departments.

Request and Project Management

• Review and assign incoming requests (ERs, ETOs, Projects, RDRs) in a timely manner.
• Evaluate legitimacy, business value, and effort required; minimize redundant work by consolidating similar requests.
• Prioritize requests with the Business Unit Manager based on impact and ROI.
• Approve and take accountability for team ERs using RAIC (Responsible, Accountable, Informed, Consulted).
• Ensure ER completion includes AutoECN checklist, drawing reviews (fit, form, function), and adherence to standards.

Project Execution

• Jointly manage projects with the Business Unit Manager and Product Manager.
• Filter and balance priorities across teams.
• Adhere to project timelines and communicate roadblocks promptly.
• Implement and follow structured communication plans.
• Track ER time requirements and business financial impact.

Key Responsibilities (cont.)

Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives

• Adopt and champion Six Sigma and Lean philosophies.
• Lead Grey and Red Belt training sessions.
• Facilitate A3 document problem-solving events.
• Drive a culture where change is embraced as improvement.
• Mentor, teach, and conduct timely performance reviews for team members.
• Contribute to and evolve engineering best practices.

Production Support

• Identify effective production liaisons and ensure success on the shop floor.
• Take ownership of testing equipment and production test criteria.
• Be open to ideas from production staff; encourage innovation at all levels.
• Ensure production has clear communication channels to engineering liaisons.

Customer & Sales Support

• Partner with Sales to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.
• Provide engineering support for customer calls, training, and product education.
• Respond constructively and promptly to inquiries, using every interaction as a teaching opportunity.

Key Responsibilities (cont.)

Service & Quality Support

• Ensure manuals and instructions are accurate and timely.
• Collaborate with Quality to resolve field failures