Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Foundry

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Foundry will be responsible for developing equipment, tooling and processes for our manufacturing sites, as part of the Corporate AME Team.  This role is responsible for directing department activities to design production foundry tooling, implement new equipment, develop new processes, modify existing equipment & processes and improve production techniques, for ConMet’s aluminum foundries.
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.  
Key Duties 

• Provide leadership and insight for foundry equipment and processes include melting, core making, gravity & tilt pour casting, low pressure die casting, high pressure die casting, heat treatment, and secondary finishing operations. 
• Provide oversight and management of tooling design and build for new product, and improvements for existing product. This will be done in direct collaboration with the Product Engineering team and the Operations teams.
• Provide oversight and management of new equipment installations and modification / upgrades of existing equipment installations. This will include the selection, financial justification, purchase and commissioning of that equipment, working directly with the Operations teams from RFQ through process development.
• Participate in, and direct, as required, DFM/DFA activities for new product design and launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and minimum of 10 years professional engineering experience required.  In lieu of bachelor’s degree, candidates with a minimum of 20 years engineering experience will be considered.
• Engineering management experience required.
• Aluminum Foundry experience required; metal quality, LPDC, Gravity/ Tilt pour, and periphery processes.
• History of progressively responsible roles in engineering positions, including management of other engineers.
• Foundry Equipment and Process engineering project management experience

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

• Ten paid holidays per year.
• 401k - The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match.
• 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.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• 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.
• The full salary range for the position, across all geographies is, $97,914 - $167,853 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.
• New hires generally start between $97,914 - $139,877. 

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.