Process Engineer - Metal Manufacturing Optimizer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer in East Alton, IL to develop, evaluate, and improve copper and copper alloy manufacturing methods.

This on-site role focuses on casting, rolling, annealing, and fabrication with a strong emphasis on quality and process optimization. Responsibilities include planning trials, analyzing results, and driving yield improvements while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing, safety and quality concepts.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards; Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute, evaluate and optimize processes to improve product flow and efficiency.
• Plan, run and assess trials; document conclusions and recommendations.
• Promote quality culture by applying process management principles and action plans.
• Identify actions to reduce scrap and achieve yield targets through data analysis.
• Support Quality through standards, work instructions, inspections, non-conforming material handling.
• Utilize statistical tools (e.g., Fishbone, 5 Whys, FMEA) for problem solving with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Quality systems

Education

Metallurgical/Material Science

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Wieland North America, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer in East Alton, IL to develop, evaluate, and improve copper and copper alloy manufacturing methods.

This on-site role focuses on casting, rolling, annealing, and fabrication with a strong emphasis on quality and process optimization. Responsibilities include planning trials, analyzing results, and driving yield improvements while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.