See job description The Quality Engineer will work at the ConMet Clackamas, Oregon aluminum foundry. This person will be responsible for coordinating quality assurance activities related to product quality. This includes product and process auditing and inspection activities, participation on new product teams, customer communications related to quality issues, and leading 8D teams through the problem solving and corrective action processes.

This role requires working onsite at a manufacturing facility (not hybrid or remote).  For non-local candidates, you must be open to relocation (relocation assistance is available).

A day in the life as a Quality Engineer here at ConMet could include the following: * Coordinates with Operations, Engineering, and Customers to support program launch and APQP process. * Maintains control system documents (e.g. control plans). * Leads corrective action efforts for customer, supplier, and internally identified quality complaints. * Standardizes work instructions, FMEAs, control systems, and traceability systems to improve manufacturing operations. * Conducts root cause analysis for discrepancies and defects. * Develops and implements quality changes and process improvements. * Maintains awareness of how each activity contributes to quality to enable prioritization of tasks and decision making. that directly supports achievement of the organization’s quality standards. * Ensures compliance with safety standards, including adherence to all workplace safety rules and regulations and proper use of PPE.

Education and Experience: * Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or equivalent technical degree and experience required. * Minimum 1 – 3 years Quality Engineering experience required; casting, assembly and automotive experience (preferred).

Qualifications and Competencies: * Proficient in the use of computers and technology and database management. * Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to articulate quality issues in a manner that informs, instructs, and/or persuades multiple audiences. * Ability to assess a situation and take action to address it independently, such as anticipating potential problems and proposing solutions, or identifying ambiguous or complex issues for resolution. * Ability to practice analytical decision making to secure relevant information, identify key issues, proposed solutions, and establishing timelines for implementation. * Ability to effectively interact with others collaboratively and respectfully towards shared goals. * Ability to prioritize customer needs, consistency deliver exceptional service, actively listen to feedback, and resolve issues promptly and correctly. * Ability to ensure that products meet the company’s established quality standards through methods such as monitoring and inspecting materials and improving quality assurance policies and procedures. * Possesses thorough knowledge of all products features, functions, technical specifications, and how they interact with customer needs to ensure quality standards are met.

Travel as required.

Work environment:

This position requires working in a shop and office environment that includes loud operating machinery, exposure to extreme temperature fluctuations (hot or cold), and requires wearing appropriate PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toe safety shoes.

ConMet is…

A division of Amsted Industries.  We’re a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics for original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry.

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.

Benefits * 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. * 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.

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.