Packaging Engineer at Lincoln Electric

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 new packaging advancements, ensuring alignment with overall product goals.

• Testing and Validation: Plan, organize, and conduct packaging, production, and shipping tests and validations in accordance with ISTA, ANSI, and ISO standards.

• Capital Expenditure Justification: Prepare and justify capital expenditures for new packaging processes and equipment to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and perform additional duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager, supporting Lincoln Electric’s strategic objectives and the 2025 Higher Standard Strategy.

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable field of study.

• Minimum of three years of relevant industry experience.

• Strong understanding of ISTA, ANSI, and ISO test methods and their implications for packaging design is preferred. Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as corrugate, injection molding, and films is advantageous.

• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement and structured problem-solving methodologies utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools.

• Ability to work effectively on the shop floor, collaborating cross-functionally and performing hands-on tasks as needed.

• Proficient in 3D modeling software and knowledgeable in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with SAP is a plus.

• Willingness to travel between Lincoln subsidiaries and suppliers as necessary.

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.