{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9ef117a045dcf788142e5f3d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9ef117a045dcf788142e5f3d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9ef117a045dcf788142e5f3d","title":"Associate Program Engineer","description":"Plastics Associate Program Engineer\nat ConMet is a newly created opportunity and is responsible for managing projects awarded to the time, cost, and quality requirements. This position requires a detail-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.\n\nThis 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).\n\nGreat opportunity for a recent college graduate with prior engineering internship experience.\n\nNote: Employer will not sponsor visas for position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis.\n\nKey Duties\n\nManages projects using defined tools to track and report the required time, cost, and quality. Responsible for APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process.\n\nSupports sales growth initiatives and works with all departments to support and quickly respond to customer requests.\n\nFacilitates project team activities from concept through completion.\n\nMaintains awareness of the relevance and importance of activities and how those contribute to achieving quality objectives.\n\nCreate and manage engineering changes.\n\nRequired Education and Experience\n\nBachelor of Science in Mechanical, Materials Science, Plastics Engineering or equivalent.\n\nPrefer one year of engineering work experience. In lieu of work experience, internship experience is acceptable.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, relationship-building and teamwork skills with both internal and external customers.\n\nPreferred Experience\n\nMinimum two years’ experience in plastics industry preferred; commercial vehicle knowledge or commercial vehicle component knowledge desired.\n\nProfessional project management and/or program management experience\n\nFamiliarity with the injection molding process.\n\nProven ability to problem‑solve with multi‑functional team.\n\nAbility to manage change and work in fast paced environment.\n\nStrong understanding of drawings.\n\nStrong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.\n\nFamiliarity with APQP.\n\nSalary and Benefits\nNew 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.\n\nTargeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October1– September30.\n\nComprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection.\n\nVacation 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.\n\nPaid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year.\n\nConMet offers an extremely strong retirement package:\n\nESOP – 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.\n\n401(k) – The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match.\n\nTen paid holidays per year.\n\nWellness reimbursement.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nConMet 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.\n\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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This position requires a detail-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.\n\nThis 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).\n\nGreat opportunity for a recent college graduate with prior engineering internship experience.\n\nNote: Employer will not sponsor visas for position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis.\n\nKey Duties\n\nManages projects using defined tools to track and report the required time, cost, and quality. 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