Process Engineer

Wieland • East Alton, IL

5d • $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 position is located in East Alton, Illinois, and is fully on-site.

The role focuses on optimizing processes, products, machines, and equipment; supporting product flow and yield objectives; and strengthening quality practices through process management, data-driven problem solving, standards, and corrective actions. The position works collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel.

The stated base salary range is $89,000–$130,000 annually. The role may also be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based on company performance within the fiscal-year cycle.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Execute, evaluate, and control optimizations involving processes, products, machines, and equipment; identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions that support product flow.
• Plan and execute trials, evaluate results, and report conclusions and recommendations.
• Promote a quality culture by implementing process-management principles, identifying critical process parameters and their impact on products, and developing and refining reaction plans.
• Identify and implement activities to reduce excess scrap and achieve yield objectives, including reviewing data, identifying impact areas, and supporting actions.
• 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 are taken.
• Manage non-conforming material.
• Use and coach statistical analysis for data-driven problem solving.
• Facilitate and coach problem-solving tools such as Fishbone Diagrams, 5Why, and FMEA.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel on root-cause investigations of quality and process problems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits starting on Day 1.
• 401(k) contribution and match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Growth opportunities.
• Wellness programs with eligibility to earn healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions based on program status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time