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, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Data Management Specialist. The Data Management Specialist will lead the development and deployment of an Industrial connectivity/ SCADA architecture to support digital transformation across our manufacturing operations. This role plays a critical part in enabling data-driven decision-making during a machining production ramp-up at our North Carolina site. Additionally, the role supports global data strategy initiatives within the Thermal Solutions business unit by collecting and organizing live data streams to support advanced analytics, performance monitoring, and other digital use cases. This role is located in Pine Hall, NC and will be fully on-site. 

Data Management Specialist Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable process data architectures that enable the collection, integration, and utilization of manufacturing equipment data.
• Lead connectivity efforts across manufacturing equipment to enable real-time performance monitoring and data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with global IT and operations teams to integrate ERP and MES, data sources into a centralized CF IT data lake platform and build data-driven use cases.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for the transformation, and quality assurance of operational data.
• Create dashboards and visualizations that enable operational and strategic decision-making at both local and global levels.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for industrial data integration and analytics within the Business Unit.
• Ensure data governance, security, and compliance standards are upheld across all solutions.
  

Data Management Specialist Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts, including machine connectivity (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT), industrial automation, and smart manufacturing.
• Proficiency in building and managing data architectures using cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Synapse) and analytics tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
• Hands-on experience with data integration tools, ETL pipelines, and industrial data historians.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP and MES systems and their data structures.
• Strong skills in data modeling, SQL, and scripting (e.g., Python or similar).
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and work cross-functionally.
• Experience in manufacturing environments, especially machining or discrete production preferred.
• Willingness to travel and collaborate across cultures in a global team setting preferred.
  
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the ability to access and handle ITAR “Technical Data” as defined by 22 CFR § 120.33 is an essential function.
  

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• 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 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.