Associate Program Engineer

Job Summary The Plastics Associate Program Engineer at ConMet is a newly created opportunity responsible for managing projects awarded to meet time, cost, and quality requirements. The role requires a detail‑oriented individual who can provide technical planning of resources for assigned programs and facilitate customer product design and development from concept through to completion. Location Onsite office job in Vancouver, Washington. Non‑local candidates must be open to relocation; relocation assistance available. Eligibility Employer will not sponsor visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis. Key Duties Manage projects using defined tools to track and report required time, cost, and quality. Responsible for APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process. Support sales growth initiatives and work with all departments to respond quickly to customer requests. Facilitate project team activities from concept through completion. Maintain 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; internship experience 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; commercial vehicle knowledge or component knowledge desired. Professional project management and/or program management experience. Familiarity with the injection molding process. Proven ability to problem‑solve with a multi‑functional team. Ability to manage change and work in a 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 and $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 based on company performance during the fiscal year (October 1 – September 30). Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection. Paid vacation with flexibility based on discretion and performance. Paid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year. Retirement package: ESOP participation (100% company paid) and 401(k) plan with 4% employer match. Ten paid holidays per year. Wellness reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Consolidated Metco