What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at ConMet?
ConMet is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Process Engineer to join our Clackamas, Oregon aluminum die cast manufacturing team. This role is responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity in a fast-paced production environment.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who thrives in a plant setting, enjoys solving problems, and is passionate about continuous improvement. You will work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, and production teams to optimize process performance and support long-term operational success.
This Process Engineer is a non-union role based at ConMet’s Clackamas plant and performs their duties in a union environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily manufacturing operations within the aluminum die cast process
- Analyze and improve process capability, throughput, yield, and quality
- Troubleshoot process issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts
- Develop and implement process improvements to reduce scrap, downtime, and variation
- Work with production teams to standardize work and improve operating procedures
- Support equipment startups, process trials, and validation activities
- Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve production issues
- Monitor process data and use analytical tools to identify trends and opportunities
- Assist with new product introductions and process changes
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required
- Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or industrial engineering preferred
- Experience in aluminum die casting, metal casting, or high-volume manufacturing strongly preferred
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work effectively in a plant environment and collaborate across teams
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles is a plus
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Previous experience working in a union environment
Preferred Attributes
- Hands-on, practical engineering mindset
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to balance daily production support with long-term process improvement
- Team-oriented, proactive, and results-driven
About ConMet
ConMet is a leading supplier of innovative products and systems for the commercial vehicle industry. At our Clackamas facility, you’ll be part of a team committed to manufacturing excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
- Excellent base salary
- 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employer will not sponsor visas for position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.