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 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: Euclid – 22801 – Cleveland, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Req ID: 25246
Summary
Lincoln Electric is seeking a Packaging Engineer for our Euclid, OH headquarters. The Packaging Engineer plays a vital role in the Consumable Division by spearheading innovative packaging solutions that enhance product quality, drive cost efficiency, and support operational excellence.
In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits.
What You Will Do:
Packaging Design Optimization: Identify and implement improvements in packaging designs to enhance quality performance while reducing costs. Ensure all designs are optimized for efficient manufacturing processes.
Supplier Collaboration: Forge strong partnerships with packaging suppliers, driving them to deliver creative, cost-effective solutions. Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support to logistics teams as needed.
Quality Standards Establishment: Develop and enforce supplier quality standards, create incoming inspection plans, and support supplier audits to maintain high-quality packaging materials.
Training and Development: Design and deliver training programs for personnel involved in packaging activities, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
Equipment Commissioning: Actively participate in the commissioning of new packaging equipment, ensuring seamless integration into existing processes.
Process Development: Develop standardized practices and processes aimed at achieving zero defects, maximizing productivity, and ensuring compliance with local and international legal and regulatory requirements.
Documentation and Specifications: Create and maintain comprehensive specifications and documentation related to packaging design, testing, and validation.
ISO Support: Support the implementation of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 methodologies to enhance organizational quality and environmental management systems.
Procedural Compliance: Review, understand, and adhere to departmental procedures that govern job performance, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
Innovation Champion: Actively seek out and develop new packaging concepts, formats, materials, and technologies to foster innovation within the organization.
Project Management: Create detailed project plans and organize resources to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of packaging projects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in product introduction teams to strategically deploy neApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjcwMjY1LjEwNTA4QGxpbmNvbG5lbGVjdHJpY2NvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t