Manufacturing Engineer

At Lincoln Electric Products Co., Inc., we specialize in the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom equipment tailored to meet the specific applications and requirements of our customers.

Our product range includes:

• Panel boards:
  Up to 2000A
• Service and Distribution Switchboards:
  Up to 8000A
• Generator Connection Boxes
• Generator Output Switchboards
• Single and Double-Ended Substations

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, custom-designed solutions that address the unique needs of our clients across various industries.

We are in search of a Manufacturing Engineer. The ideal candidate possesses both a high level of technical expertise and an innate passion to build. You will play a critical role in creating and refining processes to improve manufacturing safety, quality, and productivity.

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for the assembly of panel boards, switch gear, bus systems, wiring harnesses, and control panels.
• Create and maintain work instructions, assembly procedures, process flows, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and collaborate with Engineering on new product introductions (NPI).
• Analyze production workflows to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain BOM accuracy, routings, labor standards, and production fixtures.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices, including 5S, Kaizen events, standardized work, and waste reduction.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, including electrical assembly, wiring, bus bar fabrication, and enclosure modifications.
• Evaluate and specify tools, equipment, jigs, and fixtures required for efficient assembly.
• Support quality assurance activities such as root-cause analysis (RCA), corrective actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement.
• Train production personnel on updated processes, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve material quality and manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with UL, NEC, OSHA, and company safety standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in electrical equipment, switch gear, panel boards, or industrial equipment assembly.
• Strong understanding of electrical components: breakers, contractors, relays, transformers, bus bars, metering devices, and control wiring.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Solid Works, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with UL508A, UL67, UL891, and NEC standards.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems for BOMs and routings.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CNC fabrication, punch/laser processes, or enclosure manufacturing