As a Quality Engineer at our Vancouver, WA machining facility you will have the opportunity to join ConMet. ConMet is one of the largest employee owned companies in North America. We are on a relentless pursuit to imagine and engineer transformative solutions that improve the success of our customers and the lives of our employees. Accomplishing both is how we drive the industry forward.
If you have certified lead auditor experience, automotive quality management systems certifications such as: IATF 16949, ISO 14001, inspection experience with manual gauges and CMM, and Calypso programming, you may be a good fit and are encouraged to apply.
In this role you would coordinate quality assurance activities related to product quality. This includes product and process auditing and inspection activities, participation on new product teams, customer communications to resolve quality issues, and utilizing leading eight disciplines aka 8D teams through the problem solving and corrective action process.

This role requires working in a manufacturing floor and office environment at ConMet’s Vancouver Machining facility located in Vancouver, WA. General working hours are 7AM-3:30PM Monday to Friday.

• Key Duties:
  • Assists production departments in developing processes that prevent defects
  • Coordinates with customers and helps manage any customer related concerns
  • Creates, maintains, and communicates Quality Documentation.
  • Creates, implements, and maintains Process Audits for the production areas
  • Conducts and develops Layered Process Audits to ensure ongoing compliance with process controls
  • Coordinates lab and inspection functions.
  • Assists other departments in problem solving and root cause analysis
  • Carries out special assignments from the Quality Manager
  • Coordinates quality requirements for new jobs
  • Maintain IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 compliance and support with internal/external audits
  • Provides technical assistance to production operations and sales
  • Identifies and procures necessary test equipment
  • Provides hands on assistance and participation with inspection and data analysis and entry

• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree – Engineering or equivalent technical degree
  • Two or more years Quality Engineering experience; manufacturing, assembly, and automotive experience a plus
  • Calypso programing and work a plus

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.

Diversity & Inclusion Pledge
At ConMet, differences are not ignored, but celebrated. Our goal is to encourage a deeper knowing of our people, pulling out knowledge and experiences to ignite creativity. We are committed to achieving workplace equity by intentionally creating a work environment where all people are respected, accepted and have a sense of belonging.
Because people are what drive our success, ConMet’s Diversity and Inclusion program empowers all employees to embrace their individuality and share their abilities to further our innovations, thus improving the lives of our employees and customers, and strengthening our position as a leader in our market.

Compensation & Benefits

• New hires generally start between $85,000-$95,000.
• The full salary range for the position, across all geographies is $74,000-$142,000 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.