Engineer - Dimensional Management

The Dimensional Management Engineer, in the Plastics Product Development group, is responsible for providing technical engineering and dimensional management input and direction to both internal ConMet engineering teams as well as customer engineering teams to ensure robust and manufacturable solutions for ConMet and Customer product designs. This role is responsible for reviewing customer and internal dimensional and Fit & Finish requirements, completing tolerance stack analysis, and providing feedback and recommendations on datum schemes, assembly locating strategies, and overall GD&T and dimensioning and tolerancing strategy to achieve the target requirements. The Dimensional Management Engineer must have strong engineering knowledge, IM Plastic manufacturing processes and capabilities, an expert level understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and strong communication skills to explain technical details pertaining to dimensional requirements to internal and external customers.

Ideally, this role will work out of our corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington and relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates. Potentially, this role could be US remote based.

Key Duties:

• Develop, negotiate, and maintain all Exterior & Interior Dimensional Technical Specification (DTS) packages, including gap, flush and tolerance requirements
• Support design & engineering with the development, design and production of components, assemblies, fixtures and gages by providing relative dimensional input, direction & support
• Interface directly with internal and external engineering functions to provide design recommendations to improve dimensional control
• Create 3DCS analysis virtual models for BIW and IM plastic assemblies and components to simulate assembly process and predict main sources of variation of the system, then drive recommendations to engineering to reduce them and balance requirements
• Mentor internal engineers in understanding GD&T principles and frameworks for good design
• Help prepare/direct and checking of 2D drawings for GD&T compliance to agreed customer objectives/standards and quality goals

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in engineering and/or a combination of directly related working experience
• Experience with injection molded plastic components and assemblies within the automotive and/or commercial truck industry
• Working knowledge of injection molded manufacturing and finishing processes
• Ability to travel both domestically & internationally.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in dimensional management and quality field.
• Minimum 3 years’ project management experience
• Basic knowledge of applicable and current Quality Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems, as applicable
• Demonstrated experience communicating cross functionally with internal and external customers
• Expert level understanding of GD&T to ASME Y14. 5 standard and preferably professional certification
• Working level experience using 3DCS or equivalent tolerance analysis and simulation software to create virtual analysis models for BIW and IM plastic assemblies and components
• Working level knowledge at least 1 of the following CAD systems; Catia V5, NX, or Creo
• Working level understanding of Design for Manufacturing, Best Practices, Exterior/Interior Development Processes, Packaging, Continuous Improvement & Aesthetic Design knowledge with respect to injection molded plastic components

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of APQP processes
• Experience in DFM/DFA with respect to injection molded plastic assemblies
• Knowledge of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Working knowledge of metrology tools and processes
• Experience using PLM systems (Teamcenter and/or Windchill) to manage rev controlled data and documentation

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.

Salaried Exempt Compensation & Benefits

• New hires generally start between $81,475 - $116,393. The full salary range for the position, across all geographies is, $81,475 - $139,671 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.