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: Information Technology
Req ID: 24638 Summary Lincoln Electric is seeking an Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Manager for our Euclid, OH headquarters. As a Service Owner for Manufacturing Systems, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the design, implementation, and management of technology solutions across our discrete and continuous manufacturing operations. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that IT services align with business objectives and effectively support manufacturing processes. Collaborating closely with IT and operational stakeholders, you will lead initiatives to evaluate, implement, and optimize technology solutions while ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and standards.
In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing & bonus plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!
** This is a hybrid position; the candidate will have to interact and work frequently on-site in Euclid, OH **
What You Will Do: Responsibilities-Ownership of Manufacturing Execution Systems Service. Technology solutions supporting manufacturing operations, spanning both IT and OT domains. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration-Collaborate with business stakeholders, other IT service owners, and operational units to understand requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate business needs into scalable and effective technical solutions. Technology Evaluation and Recommendation- Evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and solutions to support manufacturing operations, aligning with OT and IT strategies. Comprehensive Solution Architecture- Develop and contribute to comprehensive architecture plans for manufacturing technology solutions, considering factors such as system integration, scalability, performance, support, data analytics and security. Technical Leadership and Guidance- Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams throughout the lifecycle of solution implementation, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards. Incident Escalation and Resolution- Collaborate with IT teams to escalate and remediate incidents and outages related to manufacturing technology solutions, contributing to efficient incident management and resolution processes. Required Experience & Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Proven experience as a Service Owner or similar role in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on technology solutions. Strong knowledge of IT architecture principles, practices, methodologies, and frameworks. Experience with IT, OT, MES, and IIoT systems, applications, and technologies in a manufacturing environment. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and disciplines. Relevant certifications and ongoing professional development. 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.
