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Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.\nLocation: Plymouth - 46247\nReq ID: 30065\nPosition Summary\nThe Quality Engineer ensures electrical panels and their components are built and assembled correctly by performing Incoming Inspections, supporting In-Process Inspections, and completing Final Inspections. This role prevents defects by verifying workmanship, documentation, and test readiness-then drives root-cause analysis and corrective actions when nonconformances are found. Provide leadership support and guidance to quality technicians, mentoring them in inspection techniques, non-conformance documentation, and adherence to quality procedures and processes.\nCore Responsibilities\nPerform or coordinate incoming material receiving checks such as visual inspection and documentation review.\nDocument and isolate nonconforming material and coordinate containment with Quality Manager.\nPerform production in-process inspections at defined build checkpoints (e.g., after wiring steps, prior to enclosure close-up, before final steps).\nVerify production panel builds meet drawings, BOM, wiring diagrams, labels, and process work instructions.\nCheck workmanship standards including:Proper wire routing and termination quality\nCorrect wire type/gauge and termination method\nProper torque application (as applicable)\nCorrect identification/labeling (wires, terminals, components, nameplates)\nCleanliness and proper insulation management\n\nIdentify and document nonconformances. Immediately communicate with Quality and Production Managers to ensure containment and corrective action steps are applied.\nConduct or oversee final panel inspections and release verification steps before shipment.\nConfirm compliance with customer requirements and applicable standards.\nCore Responsibilities (Continued)\nReview and verify completion of:Test documentation (functional/continuity)\nInspection checklists and traveler completion\nDocumentation package - Final labeling/nameplate accuracy and panel readiness for shipment\n\nPartner with receiving, production, procurement, and engineering to resolve quality concern issues quickly.\nRecommend updates to inspection plans, work instructions, and training based on recurring findings.\nProvide leadership support and guidance and guidance to quality auditors, mentoring them in inspection techniques, non-conformance documentation, and adherence to quality procedures and processes.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.\n5+ years’ experience in manufacturing quality working in an electrical assembly / panel build environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nHands-on experience with incoming inspection and/or supplier quality in a manufacturing setting.\nExperience performing in-process and final inspections in panel build environment.\nAbility to read and interpret:Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams\nBOMs/travelers and build documentation\nLabeling and documentation requirements for panel assemblies\n\nStrong understanding of common panel quality issues (workmanship, component verification, labeling, and documentation accuracy).\nFamiliarity with panel testing methods.\nSupport working quality experience with PPAP/FAI/8D’s requirements.\nStrong documentation accuracy and follow-through.\nClear communication and collaboration.\nOrganized problem-solving skills.\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.\nLincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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