Engineering Development Program - Wieland

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 Engineers to join the Engineering Development Program (EPD)! The EDP is a targeted program to hire, train, and retain top engineering talent across Wieland North America. Wieland is searching for the next generation of problem solvers in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science Engineering. Throughout the EDP, you will connect with a variety of leaders within Wieland & learn practical experience. Wieland is looking for engineers to innovate new solutions for sustainable operations; to design, build, and commission such solutions, and then to optimize and maintain them over their lifetime. 

The EDP will feature a two-year rotational program to receive broad, yet in-depth, hands-on training in Wieland operations & culture. The rotations will include shorter stints at Wieland's North American headquarters in Louisville, KY & Global headquarters in Ulm, Germany, followed by longer stints at various North American production sites where you will engage in specialized education & training. 

The EDP will feature a core curriculum for every member plus a focused curriculum for your specialized field. The focused curriculum will feature cross-pollination to provide exposure within other fields to fully understand the breadth & depth of Wieland operations & the heavy manufacturing industry. 

Core Curriculum (Included, but not limited to):

• Safety & Cultural Values
• Sustainability
• IT/Systems
• Copper Metallurgy
• Data Analysis
• Project Management 
• Wieland Operations, Markets & Products
• Lean Manufacturing 

Focused Curriculum(Examples Include):

Plant/Maintenance Engineers

• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Systems Engineering
• High Voltage/Energy
• Six Sigma Troubleshooting Tools

Metallurgists

• Casting Processes
• Hot & Cold Rolling
• Extrusions/Drawing
• Milling

Process Engineers

• SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• Defect Detection
• Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence (AI)

GE Project Engineers

• Project Management
• Project Cost Estimation
• CAD (Computer Aided Design) for Facility Layout

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.

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.