Continuous Improvement Specialist (Welding)

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 Continuous Improvement Specialist (Welding) . The Continuous Improvement Specialist (Welding) focuses on highly technical welding environments including WPS development, fixturing design, automation and robotic welding systems, weld parameter optimization, and process capability improvements. The position ensures standardized welding processes, data integrity, and structured decision-making systems are deployed and sustained throughout the facility while improving safety, quality, and productivity. This role is located in Verona, VA and will be fully on-site.


Base Salary Range: $87,000- $97,000 per year.

May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.


Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement Specialist (Welding) Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within highly technical welding processes
• Identify and scope welding-focused improvement opportunities that drive measurable gains in safety, weld quality, throughput, and cost reduction
• Apply Lean Manufacturing methodologies such as TPM, Six Sigma, 5S, 3P, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping specifically within welding and fabrication environments
• Develop and implement standardized welding SOPs, visual work instructions, and process control documentation to ensure repeatability, compliance, and process stability.
• Track and report key welding performance metrics including First Pass Yield (FPY), defect rates, arc-on time, labor efficiency, consumable usage.
• Track, monitor and report on the results of each project to ensure execution of timeline and tasks.
• Develop and facilitate improved shop floor relationships that encourage increased shop floor participation in the overall improvement process, to include round table discussions, improvement teams, individual impact, and other approaches as appropriate.
• Support capital improvement initiatives related to welding equipment, automation, and process upgrades
• Assist Engineering Leadership in strategic planning efforts aligned with continuous improvement objectives.

Continuous Improvement Specialist (Welding) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Six Sigma Certification preferred.
• Extensive hands-on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement implementation and facilitation experience.
• 5+ years of experience driving Continuous Improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating and implementing SOP's.
• Strong team building and facilitation, written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• High energy and passion for continuous improvement is required.

Qualifications

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.