Associate Program Engineer

The Plastics Associate Program Engineer at ConMet is a newly created opportunity and is responsible for managing projects awarded 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 Associate Program Engineer will utilize engineering and project management talents to facilitate customer product design and development from concept through to completion.

This is an onsite (not hybrid or remote) office job working with our global plastics program engineering team in Vancouver, Washington.   Non-local candidates must be open to relocation (relocation assistance available).

Great opportunity for a recent college graduate with prior engineering internship experience. 

Note: Employer will not sponsor visas for position.  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.

Key Duties:


* 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, Materials Science, Plastics Engineering or equivalent.


* Prefer one year of engineering work experience.  In lieu of work experience, internship experience is acceptable.


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


* Project Management experience.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

New hires generally start between $77,053 - $104,572.  The full salary range for the position, across all geographies, is $77,053 - $132,000 per year.  The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time.

Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.


* Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during ...