Engineering and Maintenance Development Manager

Wieland Group; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance

401(k) contribution + match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Growth Opportunities

Wellness Programs

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Wieland Group in East Alton, IL, is seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Development Manager. This key role involves developing and implementing reliability strategies and training programs for the maintenance team, ensuring operational excellence and skills development.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 7–10 years of managerial experience. The position offers a competitive salary and robust benefits starting on Day 1.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years managerial experience in a relevant field.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Experience leading in a union environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy Asset Management and Reliability Strategies.
• Implement training programs for maintenance personnel.
• Manage East Alton Maintenance apprenticeship programs.

Skills

Preventive maintenance practices

Predictive maintenance practices

Reliability tools

CMRP certification

Budget management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

Overview

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, and respect.

Wieland is hiring an Engineering and Maintenance Development Manager. The role is located in East Alton, IL and will be fully on‑site.

Job Location: East Alton, IL.

Base Salary Range: $120,000 – $160,000 annually.

May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

Responsibilities

Engineering and Maintenance Development Manager Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Site Engineering and Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Managers, and Engineering Managers to develop and deploy Asset Management and Reliability Strategies within the East Alton complex.
• Work to define and implement standard work within the maintenance function.
• Understand the current technical skill level of incumbent maintenance and engineering employees, identify gaps to desired state, and develop training opportunities to close the gap.
• Utilize standards and technical skill requirements to develop a training program as a path toward non-incumbent employees joining the maintenance team.
• This role will have the responsibility of program manager for East Alton Maintenance apprenticeship programs.
• This role will also have responsibility to develop a road map for East Alton engineers to develop the skills to become a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
• Coach and mentor the team to build and maintain the right skills and habits to sustain success.
• Develop and implement a skills matrix with Human Resources that will drive a training and succession plan.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve operating efficiencies through utilization of lean methodologies.

Qualifications

Engineering and Maintenance Development Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 7–10 years managerial experience.
• Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance practices using reliability tools such as Pareto analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Ability to communicate and make decisions, adapt to cultural change, and work within a diverse environment. Requires skills to manage conflict, coach, and mentor.
• Experience as a "strategic" leader as well as a "tactical" leader. Proven ability to develop and manage large budgets.
• Engineering, Maintenance Reliability project management experience.
• CMRP certification a plus.
• CMMS experience required. SAP experience a plus.
• Experience in a union environment implementing change initiatives considered a plus.

Benefits

• Benefits – Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more.
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance – Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities – We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America. Growth opportunities are limitless.
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability – Wieland continues to break ground with eco‑friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.