Process Engineer

Wieland North America • East Alton, IL

4d • $89,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is hiring a Process Engineer to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods for complex metal manufacturing processes, including casting, rolling, annealing, slitting, and fabrication of copper, brass, and other metals. The role is based in East Alton, Illinois, and is fully on-site.

The Process Engineer will optimize processes, products, machines, and equipment; identify inefficiencies and support product flow; plan and evaluate trials; and promote quality through process management. The position also supports scrap-reduction and yield objectives, quality standards and instructions, claim reviews, corrective actions, and management of non-conforming material. The engineer will use statistical analysis and problem-solving tools and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel on root-cause investigations.

The stated base salary range is $89,000–$130,000 annually. The position may be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based on company performance within the fiscal-year cycle. Wieland describes itself as a global copper and copper-alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution company, with more than 8,000 employees worldwide and over 35 North American locations.

Requirements

• Familiarity with manufacturing, safety, and quality concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate technical information concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical/Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred.
• Strong skill set in ISO 9001 requirements is preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute, evaluate, and control optimizations involving processes, products, machines, and equipment.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions to support product flow.
• Plan and execute trials, evaluate their results, and report conclusions and recommendations.
• Promote a quality culture by identifying critical process parameters and their impact on products.
• Develop and refine reaction plans.
• Review data, identify impact areas, and implement activities to reduce excess scrap and achieve yield objectives.
• Design, implement, and maintain quality standards.
• Develop, create, implement, and monitor work and process instructions and inspection characteristics.
• Support claim reviews as needed and ensure corrective actions.
• Manage non-conforming material.
• Use and coach statistical analysis for data-driven problem solving.
• Facilitate and coach tools such as Fishbone Diagrams, 5 Why, and FMEA.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel on root-cause investigations addressing quality and process problems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits starting on day one.
• 401(k) contribution and match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Growth opportunities.
• Wellness programs, including eligibility to earn healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions based on program status.
• May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based on company performance within the fiscal-year cycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time