Metals Process Engineer - On-Site East Alton

Wieland Group; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting on Day 1: Medical, Dental, V

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Wieland is hiring a Process Engineer in East Alton, IL, to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods for copper and copper alloy processes including casting, rolling, annealing, and fabrication. This on-site role focuses on ensuring process efficiency, quality, and optimization.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, familiarity with ISO 9001, and a focus on data-driven problem solving. Competitive base salary with potential bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical/Material Science, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Familiar with manufacturing, safety and quality concepts and procedures.
• Ability to communicate technical information concisely (verbal & written).
• Strong ISO 9001 knowledge preferred.
• Six sigma green belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute, evaluate and control process optimizations; identify inefficiencies and propose improvements to flow of product.
• Plan trials, execute and evaluate results; report conclusions and recommendations.
• Drive a quality culture by applying process management; identify critical process parameters and impact on product.
• Identify and implement actions to reduce scrap and achieve yield objectives; review data and root causes.
• Support Quality by designing and enforcing standards; develop work instructions and inspection criteria; assist with corrective actions for non-conforming material.
• Utilize statistical analysis tools (Fishbone, 5Why, FMEA) and collaborate with operations to solve process problems.

Skills

Manufacturing concepts

Verbal and written communication

ISO 9001 knowledge

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical/Material Science, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Wieland is hiring a Process Engineer in East Alton, IL, to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods for copper and copper alloy processes including casting, rolling, annealing, and fabrication. This on-site role focuses on ensuring process efficiency, quality, and optimization.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, familiarity with ISO 9001, and a focus on data-driven problem solving. Competitive base salary with potential bonus.