Process Engineer
Wieland North America · East Alton, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $89k–$130k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Wieland North America (metals) in East Alton, IL. Execution, evaluation and control of optimizations (process, product, machine, equipment etc.) Identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions to support flow of product.
- They ask for
- degree preferred · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, FMEA, ISO 9001, Casting
- Base pay
- $89k–$130k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $78k–$108k. This one lists $89k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 17 live postings that list pay, out of 30 process engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 29 other live process postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 18% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $78k–$108k, from 16 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 50%
- Lean 47%
- ✓ Six Sigma 37%
- SPC 27%
- Tooling 23%
- ✓ FMEA 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, ISO 9001, Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
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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.
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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.
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.
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 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 .