This is a corporate position supporting casting, machining, and inspection processes and equipment in multiple manufacturing operations. It involves designing, developing, and optimizing casting, machining and inspection fixtures as well as supporting quoting activities for new products. This position interfaces closely with both the Product Development Team and the Operations Teams to drive improved manufacturability and processes that are more efficient.

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).

• Participate on new product development teams, providing input and direction on fixturing and inspection processes and best practices. Product types will include a variety of aluminum and ductile iron structural components.
• Provide direction for “Design for Manufacturing” (DFM), driving standardization of component designs and manufacturing processes.
• Design tooling to be used by ConMet to produce parts. This includes using the appropriate CAD software such as PTC Creo (required) and any other analysis or design tools required. Factors to be taken into consideration include: quality of part produced, cost of tooling, longevity of tooling and ease of use of tooling.
• Provides problem solving and maintenance support to Tool Room and production and/or organization.
• Provides and controls necessary production documentation, including bill of materials, drawings, and specifications.
• Provides input for all tooling decisions and serve as key contact for project coordination and status.
• Supports casting, machining, and inspection fixture design, build, logistics and repair functions.
• Provides quotation support for the engineering group from tooling prices to vendor selection.
• Assists sales staff/engineer or customer in “part” design review to optimize manufacturability and cost.
• Provides support to ConMet manufacturing personnel during run-off of the tooling and whenever help is required as the job moves into production ensuring that parts are manufacturable for our processes as designed.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university and extended education and experience in related field is suitable (5 years experience in mechanical design is required).
• Tooling design knowledge and experience; may include cast, trim, machining fixturing, and inspection fixturing
• Possess the knowledge and skills required to design robust part fixturing and create associated models & drawings that meet the product and customer requirements. This includes specific skills and knowledge of casting, machining, and inspection processes. Designs must produce practical and functional solutions that meet operational needs.
• Engineering knowledge and skills - Knowledge of mechanical design principles, finite element analysis, engineering documentation and quality systems.
• Understanding and use of basic component and assembly design concepts, including reading engineering drawings und understanding GD&T.
• Understanding of 3-2-1 datum locating principles and FRS locating.
• Experience with APQP principals.
• Must have a demonstrated record of accomplishment of planning and executing manufacturing projects with increasing scope and magnitude and the ability to collaborate across functional departmental lines.
• Knowledge of CAD software (Pro/ENGINEER or AutoCAD) and other analysis or design tools required.
• Travel: periodically up to 25% - Domestic and International (Mexico)

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.

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.

• Salary range
  • New hires generally start between $94,689 - $118,361. Placement based on qualifications and professional experience.
  • Entire salary range ($94,689 - $ 142,000). Placement based on factors including qualifications, professional experience, and location.
• Targeted annual bonus based on company performance metrics as defined by Amsted Business Unit Incentive Plan is determined by position and experience levels.
• 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’s retirement package:
  • Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
  • 401k 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.