Manufacturing Engineer

Wieland Group; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Wellness program with HSA

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Wieland in Verona, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, design, and implement production systems that ensure safety, performance, reliability, and quality. This on-site role supports continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include designing equipment layouts, creating work instructions, leading installation and troubleshooting, and collaborating with maintenance and engineering to reduce downtime and waste while meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related job experience.
• Electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting ability.
• Analytical problem solving/analysis abilities.
• Communicate proficiently using verbal and written methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify production equipment, tools, and layouts to improve efficiency and support evolving manufacturing needs.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions and manufacturing documentation to ensure consistent and optimized production processes.
• Lead the design, installation and troubleshooting of new and existing manufacturing equipment to enhance quality, throughput, and reliability.
• Provide hands-on support to the production floor, addressing equipment or process issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain output.
• Issue RFQs, negotiate pricing and lead times, collaborate with contractors and vendors for equipment design, sourcing, and implementation.
• Identify and analyze inefficiencies and recommend improvements to reduce waste and enhance operational performance.
• Investigate production challenges, identify root causes, and implement solutions to improve product quality and process reliability.
• Ensure equipment and processes comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and insurance regulations while promoting a safe and healthy workplace.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to coordinate equipment needs, schedule downtime, and gather input for continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Highly motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics, or a related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations! 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 Cultural Values

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. 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 a Manufacturing Engineer. The Manufacturing Engineer will plan, design, and implement production systems that assure safety, performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence, cost control, and quality assurance. The Manufacturing Engineer will strive to implement processes that increase productivity, reduce in-process inventory, increase quality, and generate overall continuous improvement of manufacturing and production support systems. This role is located in Verona, VA, and will be on-site.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify production equipment, tools, and layouts to improve efficiency and support evolving manufacturing needs.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions and manufacturing documentation to ensure consistent and optimized production processes.
• Lead the design, installation and troubleshooting of new and existing manufacturing equipment to enhance quality, throughput, and reliability.
• Provide hands-on support to the production floor, addressing equipment or process issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain output.
• Issue RFQs, negotiate pricing and lead times, collaborate with contractors and vendors for equipment design, sourcing, and implementation.
• Identify and analyze inefficiencies and recommend improvements to reduce waste and enhance operational performance.
• Investigate production challenges, identify root causes, and implement solutions to improve product quality and process reliability.
• Ensure equipment and processes comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and insurance regulations while promoting a safe and healthy workplace.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to coordinate equipment needs, schedule downtime, and gather input for continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Design and modify production equipment, tools, and layouts to improve efficiency and support evolving manufacturing needs.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions and manufacturing documentation to ensure consistent and optimized production processes.
• Lead the design, installation and troubleshooting of new and existing manufacturing equipment to enhance quality, throughput, and reliability.
• Provide hands-on support to the production floor, addressing equipment or process issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain output.
• Issue RFQs, negotiate pricing and lead times, collaborate with contractors and vendors for equipment design, sourcing, and implementation.
• Identify and analyze inefficiencies and recommend improvements to reduce waste and enhance operational performance.
• Investigate production challenges, identify root causes, and implement solutions to improve product quality and process reliability.
• Ensure equipment and processes comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and insurance regulations while promoting a safe and healthy workplace.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to coordinate equipment needs, schedule downtime, and gather input for continuous improvement initiatives.
• 2-4 years of related job experience.
• Electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting ability.
• Analytical problem solving/analysis abilities.
• Communicate proficiently using verbal and written methods.
• Proficient with SolidWorks, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Highly motivated and willing to take the initiative to get tasks done.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics, or a related field, preferred.

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 alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our wellness program, with potential healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions.
• Sustainability - Wieland pushes eco-friendly solutions and 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.