Quality Engineer
Lincoln Electric · Plymouth, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Lincoln Electric (industrial) in Plymouth, MI. Perform or coordinate incoming material receiving checks such as visual inspection and documentation review.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, PPAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $85k–$149k.
Median of the low and high ends of 21 live postings that list pay, out of 65 quality engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 64 other live quality postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $85k–$149k, from 21 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 69%
- ✓ PPAP 49%
- FMEA 49%
- Control plans 42%
- New product launch 37%
- SPC 37%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, Automation, Machining, Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Lincoln Electric in Plymouth
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Full description from Lincoln ElectricAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The 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.
Core
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform or coordinate incoming material receiving checks such as visual inspection and documentation review.
- ◆Document and isolate nonconforming material and coordinate containment with Quality Manager.
- ◆Perform production in-process inspections at defined build checkpoints (e.g., after wiring steps, prior to enclosure close-up, before final steps).
- ◆Verify production panel builds meet drawings, BOM, wiring diagrams, labels, and process work instructions.
- ◆Check workmanship standards including:
- ◆Proper wire routing and termination quality
- ◆Correct wire type/gauge and termination method
- ◆Proper torque application (as applicable)
- ◆Correct identification/labeling (wires, terminals, components, nameplates)
- ◆Cleanliness and proper insulation management
- ◆Identify and document nonconformances. Immediately communicate with Quality and Production Managers to ensure containment and corrective action steps are applied.
- ◆Conduct or oversee final panel inspections and release verification steps before shipment.
- ◆Confirm compliance with customer
requirements
and applicable standards.
Core
Responsibilities
(Continued)
- ◆Review and verify completion of:
- ◆Test documentation (functional/continuity)
- ◆Inspection checklists and traveler completion
- ◆Documentation package – Final labeling/nameplate accuracy and panel readiness for shipment
- ◆Partner with receiving, production, procurement, and engineering to resolve quality concern issues quickly.
- ◆Recommend updates to inspection plans, work instructions, and training based on recurring findings.
- ◆Provide leadership support and guidance and guidance to quality auditors, mentoring them in inspection techniques, non-conformance documentation, and adherence to quality procedures and processes.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
- ✓5+ years’ experience in manufacturing quality working in an electrical assembly / panel build environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Hands-on experience with incoming inspection and/or supplier quality in a manufacturing setting.
- ✓Experience performing in-process and final inspections in panel build environment.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret:
- ✓Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- ✓BOMs/travelers and build documentation
- ✓Labeling and documentation
requirements
for panel assemblies
- ✓Strong understanding of common panel quality issues (workmanship, component verification, labeling, and documentation accuracy).
- ✓Familiarity with panel testing methods.
- ✓Support working quality experience with PPAP/FAI/8D’s requirements.
- ✓Strong documentation accuracy and follow-through.
- ✓Clear communication and collaboration.
- ✓Organized problem-solving skills.
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
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Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. 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 .
Location: Plymouth - 46247