Design Engineer - Brake Products

In the role of Mechanical Design Engineer

• Brake Products, you will be responsible for performing engineering and analysis work associated with developing new brake drums and rotors and maintaining existing brake products per internal and external customer requirements. You will provide detailed analysis that is critical in guiding the design and development process. You will work individually and on cross-functional teams with engineers from wheel end Design, Test, and Applications Engineering groups to validate and release products for customer specific brake configurations.

From working at one of the largest employee-owned companies in America to our excellent employee development programs to the diversity of our people, we've got a compelling story as to why you'll love being part of our team.

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).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop new brake drums and rotors and modify existing products per external and internal customer requirements. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Generate 3D models and 2D drawings with support from designers

• Ensure compliance with customer inputs

• Conduct, analyze, and summarize mechanical and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

• Develop test plans and submit test requests for prototype validation

• Determine appropriate tolerances, critical characteristics, GD&T, and material specifications

• Create and maintain DFMEA and DVP&R

• Incorporate design for manufacturing best practices, packaging, and plant feedback into designs

• Provide project updates and document completed designs by conducting design reviews

• Write, maintain, and update engineering design and test specifications

• Root cause analysis and problem solving

• Inspect and evaluate warranty returns. Write warranty evaluation reports and field investigation reports.

Education and Experience

Required:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum 3 years of mechanical design engineering work experience

• Proficiency with CAD 2D/3D modeling and drafting (Creo/ProE preferred)

• Knowledge of mechanical design principles, finite element analysis (FEA), engineering documentation, statistical analysis, and quality systems

• Understanding of ANSI Y14.5 drafting standards, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis

• Demonstrated presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint

• Strong technical writing skills

Preferred:

• Vehicle brake component and/or system design experience

• Gray iron processing, iron foundry, and/or gray iron metallurgy experience

• Knowledge of friction material composition and processing

• Experience developing and maintaining quality documentation including DFMEAs and DVP&Rs

• Commercial vehicle industry 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

• New hires generally start between $74,567 - $106,525. The full salary range for the position, across all geographies is, $74,567 - $127,830 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.