Process Engineer

Wieland Group; East Alton (IL); In loco; USD 89.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Starting on Day 1: Medical, Dental, V

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Sustainability initiatives

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Manufacturing concepts

Verbal and written communication

ISO 9001 knowledge

Process optimization

Formazione

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

Descrizione del lavoro

Process Engineer

Job Location: US-IL-East Alton

ID: 2026-4430

# of Openings: 1

Posted Date: 3 hours ago (11/3/2026 11:02 AM)

Overview

Unleash your Potential - Seize your career opportunity now, with Wieland!

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, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Process Engineer. The Process Engineer will be responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods for complex metal manufacturing processes, such as casting, rolling, annealing, and slitting or fabrication of copper, brass, and other metal. This role is located in East Alton, IL and will be fully on-site.

Base Salary Range: $89,000 - $130,000 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

Process Engineer Responsibilities:

• Execution, evaluation and control of optimizations (process, product, machine, equipment etc.) Identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions to support flow of product.
• Responsible for planning trials, execution of trial and , evaluation and reporting of conclusions/recommendations.
• Responsible for driving a quality culture via implementation of process management principles by actively identifying critical process parameters and their impact to product. Develop and refine reaction plans.
• Identify and implement activities that help drive budgeted excess scrap reductions to achieve yield objectives. This includes review of data, understanding of impact areas and actions to support.
• Support Quality needs via the following. A) Design, implement and guarantee standards. B) Develop, create, implement and monitor work and process instructions and inspection characteristics. C) Support claim review as needed and ensure corrective actions D) management of non-conforming material.
• Utilization and coaching of statistical analysis for data driven problem solving. Facilitate and coach tools such as Fishbone Diagrams, 5Why, FMEA, etc. Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel to support root cause analysis investigations to address quality and process problems.

Process Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical/Material Science, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree is highly preferred.
• Familiar with manufacturing, safety and quality concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to concisely communicate (verbal and written) technical information and strong organizational skills.
• Strong skill set in ISO 9001 requirements is preferred.
• Six sigma green belt certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. 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.

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.