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 Process Engineer. The Process Engineer will be responsible for supporting our improvement in shredding, sorting, melting, smelting, casting, packaging, and other manufacturing processes. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are passionate about process improvement, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with senior engineers and operations teams to support training initiatives, document best practices, and contribute to focused process improvement efforts across all manufacturing areas.  Contribute as a team member to the achievement of strategic objectives of the Company, while focusing on living the core values. This role is located in Shelbyville, KY and will be fully on-site. 

Process Engineer Responsibilities:

• Assist in documenting and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials with Operations, EHS, and Quality teams.
• Support the development of training content and help facilitate upskilling of operations staff. Lead the effort for organizational learning of key technical concepts and competencies in copper shredding, sorting, smelting, and casting.
• Engage team members across the facility in offices and on the shop floor to promote awareness of the process goals, generate good will between teams, and find opportunities to create value.
• Create and maintain process flow diagrams, visual work instructions, and layout documentation.
• Extract, transform, and analyze production data using Excel and other data tools to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities. Advanced data analytical tools may be necessary.
• Execute self-directed, focused process improvement projects, supporting root cause analysis, data collection, and implementation tracking.
• Shadow and support senior engineers in equipment evaluations, training initiatives, vendor communications, and product/equipment trials.
• Help track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to yield, quality, and throughput.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying small wins and sharing insights with the broader team.
• Demonstrate to team members and reinforce for team members the need to understand the “why” behind standard operating procedures for our manufacturing process.

Process Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, or Process Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent industrial experience.
• Work experience 0-2 years.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, formulas); experience with PowerPoint and Word for documentation and storytelling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in translating technical information for non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, energetic, and comfortable working both independently and in team settings.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or Value Stream Mapping concepts is a plus, and training will be encouraged.
• Familiarity with basic statistics and data visualization; experience with tools like Minitab, Power BI, or Python is a bonus.
• Flexible working hours with a base salary plus annual bonus. Also eligible for overtime when working off-shift or split-shift schedules. Actual schedule to be negotiated with the supervising engineer.
• Must be a Team Player and able to communicate effectively across all layers of the organization (corporate, metal purchasing, environmental, sustainability, plant management, laboratory, engineering, shop floor, yard, dock)
• Strong interpersonal, cross-disciplinary, cross-cultural communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a practical “can-do” attitude are expected.
• Must want to work in “hands-on” situations and apply “book knowledge” and “logic” towards real-world solutions.
• Promotes the Wieland cultural vision for creating sustainable value – acting and deciding with transparency – through (i) freedom to act (ii) #ownership of results and (iii) casual intensity i.e. the ability to interact casually without losing focus and momentum
• Embodies Wieland cultural values #ambition, #respect, #reliability, #diversity, #optimism.

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.