Lead Program Engineer - Plastics

Conmet; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation and sick leave

ESOP and 401(k)

Holidays and wellness reimbursement

Job summary

ConMet, based at its Vancouver, WA headquarters, seeks a Lead Program Engineer to manage programs from concept to completion in an office setting. This role demands collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams, APQP-driven project execution, and leadership of program engineers.

Relocation is available for non-local candidates, and visa sponsorship is not offered. Primary responsibilities include defining objectives, schedules, and deliverables; driving APQP milestones; coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing engineering, manufacturing, or product-development projects.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience with APQP and cross-functional program management preferred.
• Two+ years of plastics-industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicles or components desired.
• Experience leading Project Managers or Project Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects using established tools to track time, cost, quality, scope, and risks.
• Define project objectives, technical requirements, resources, schedules, and deliverables.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans using APQP processes.
• Drive on-time completion of APQP phases and program management signoffs.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and change-control activities.
• Partner with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other departments.
• Support customer requests and business-growth initiatives.
• Develop project documentation, reports, spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps.
• Monitor program performance and elevate issues to management as needed.
• Mentor and support the development of program engineers.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports when assigned.

Skills

Project management

APQP

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Job description

ConMet is seeking a Lead Program Engineer to manage awarded customer programs from concept through completion. This role combines technical engineering expertise and project management to deliver programs on time, within budget, and to quality requirements. The position will collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams, support product development, manage APQP activities, and may lead and mentor program engineers.

Internal ConMet employees are preferred.

This role requires working in an office environment (not hybrid or remote) at ConMet's corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. Non-local candidates must be open to relocation (relocation assistance available).

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, or other work visas) for this role at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects using established tools to track time, cost, quality, scope, and risks.
• Define project objectives, technical requirements, resources, schedules, and deliverables.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans using APQP processes.
• Drive on-time completion of APQP phases and program management signoffs.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and change-control activities.
• Partner with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other departments.
• Support customer requests and business-growth initiatives.
• Develop project documentation, reports, spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps.
• Monitor program performance and elevate issues to management as needed.
• Mentor and support the development of program engineers.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports when assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 8 years minimum experience managing engineering, manufacturing, or product-development projects.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience with APQP and cross-functional program management preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in the plastics-industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicles or commercial vehicle components desired.
• Experience with manufacturing, finishing, and injection-molded plastics processes preferred.
• Experience leading Project Managers or Project Engineers.

ConMet is…

An Amsted Industries company that has been advancing the commercial vehicle industry since 1964. A leading global provider to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels, ConMet delivers wheel ends , cast metal components , plastic systems , and automated aerodynamic devices . Designed, engineered, tested, and manufactured in-house, ConMet’s comprehensive portfolio is built to enhance vehicle efficiency, performance, and sustainability. Standard on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America, ConMet products are increasingly adopted in global markets.

A Solutions Provider

We’ve been driving the commercial vehicle industry forward with transformative solutions since 1964. In fact, ConMet solutions and products are installed as OEM first-fit equipment on virtually all heavy-duty trucks in North America.

People-First

Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We focus on creating an environment where our people can thrive by improving our workplaces and our communities across all our global locations.

Customer Focused

For decades, ConMet has been a trusted partner to OEMs, fleets, Tier 1 suppliers, and the aftermarket. We supply forward-thinking, high-performance solutions that bring value to our customers.

Committed To Sustainability

Today’s biggest global challenges require transformative change, and we’re committed to doing our part to reduce our carbon footprint and drive environmental sustainability in the commercial vehicle industry.

• New hires generally start between $109,000 - $149,000.
• The full salary range for the position, across all geographies is $109,000 - $188,000 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 the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection.
• Vacation plan – ConMet offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.
• Paid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year.
• ConMet offers an extremely strong retirement package:
  • ESOP - Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year.
  • 401k - The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement.

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.

Join ConMet and help deliver innovative products for the commercial vehicle industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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