Sr. Process Engineer

About the role

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution, serving industries such as power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction, refrigeration, and electronics. The company’s cultural values – safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, and respect – guide everything it does. The Sr. Process Engineer will be responsible for improving production processes and the quality of copper and stainless‑steel alloy strips to manufacture them cost‑effectively. This position is based in Waterbury, CT and is fully on‑site, with occasional travel to other locations required (15‑25% of time).

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve methods for complex manufacturing processes related to part fabrication of copper, steel, and products.
• Actively work with engineering, quality, and shop floor personnel to develop standards and solve processing issues.
• Evaluate new product requests, develop process and routings, and follow through to shipping.
• Develop new processes and adjust processing routings as needed to accommodate available resources.
• Collaborate with quality to evaluate customer returns and create rework for non‑conforming material.
• Plan and execute improvement projects that drive sustained results.
• Develop and rework process routings for new and existing products.
• Assist in all quality audit functions from customers and outside surveillance audits.
• Work with production and laboratory personnel to support root‑cause analysis of quality, safety, and process problems, including use of statistical analysis.
• Review mechanical properties of processed material to meet customer specifications and make processing changes as needed.
• Support Sales and Technical Service needs related to customer expectations, including dimensional layouts, capability studies, and root‑cause investigations.
• Collaborate with quality in addressing customer complaints and rejections.
• Develop and assist with creation and auditing of standard processes.
• Assist manufacturing with procedures, processing, and material issues.
• Conduct experiments to develop processing parameters for new items or alloys and to evaluate causes of non‑conformance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (Material Science preferred).
• 5‑7 years’ experience in a metals processing engineering role or equivalent work experience.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Advanced metallurgical understanding of metal (mechanical properties, crystalline structure, etc.).
• Familiar with ASTM standards for copper base and stainless steel and able to interpret them.
• Preferred: Experience with SAP ERP system.
• Preferred: Experience in the metals processing industry for copper‑base and stainless‑steel alloys.
• Preferred: Understanding of metals processing equipment such as rolling mills, annealing furnaces, leveling lines, slitting equipment and their capabilities.
• Knowledgeable in ISO 9001, TS 16949 standards (internal auditor certification).
• Certified Six Sigma – minimum Yellow Belt (preferred).

Skills

• Effective root‑cause analysis skills.
• Familiarity with SPC, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Improvement Techniques.
• Ability to understand metallurgical properties within various metal systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information to customers and non‑technical audiences.
• Basic understanding of electroplating of metal strip products (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance (starting Day 1).
• Retirement savings – 401(k) contribution + company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Growth opportunities – over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America.
• Wellness programs – eligibility for healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions.
• Sustainability initiatives – eco‑friendly solutions and commitment to future generations.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $100,000.00‑$115,000.00 per year. May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based on company performance within the fiscal year cycle.