Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Job Location

US-KY-Shelbyville

ID

2025-3508

# of Openings

Posted Date

3 months ago(10 / 1 / 2025 2 : 57 PM)

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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 :

Qualifications

Joining Wieland's team gives you...

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.