Program Engineer

The Plastics Program Engineer at ConMet is a newly created opportunity and is responsible for managing awarded projects to the time, cost, and quality requirements.

This position requires a detailed-oriented individual who can provide the technical planning of resources for assigned programs.

The Program Engineer will utilize engineering and project management talents to facilitate customer product design and development from concept through to completion.

This position will be based with our global plastics program engineering team at our corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


* Manages projects using defined tools to track and report the required time, cost, and quality.  Responsible for APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process. 


* Supports sales growth initiatives and works with all departments to support and quickly respond to customer requests.


* Facilitates project team activities from concept through completion.


* Maintains awareness of the relevance and importance of activities and how those contribute to achieving quality objectives.


* Create and manage engineering changes.

Required Education and Experience:


* Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.


* Minimum two years of post-college work experience as an engineer. 


* Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, relationship-building and teamwork skills with both internal and external customers.


* Manage multiple projects concurrently that have high complexity.

Preferred Experience:


* Minimum two years’ experience in plastics industry preferred; commercial vehicle knowledge or commercial vehicle component knowledge desired.



* Professional project management and/or program management experience 


* Familiarity with the injection molding process.



* Proven ability to problem-solve with multi- functional team.


* Ability to manage change and work in fast paced environment.


* Strong understanding of drawings.


* Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.


* Familiarity with APQP.

About ConMet

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry.

Founded in 1964, ConMet innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers.

Today, ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.

ConMet is committed to creating products and services that align with critical customer needs.

The development of more efficient products, processes, and technology that transform the way customers run and maintain their vehicles is central to ConMet’s vision.

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