Lead Program Engineer — Plastics

Job overview

The Lead Program Engineer — Plastics role is onsite at ConMet's corporate headquarters in Vancouver, WA. New hires generally start at $109,000–$149,000 per year; the full range across geographies is $109,000–$188,000. The role manages awarded customer programs from concept through completion for a company supplying commercial vehicle components and systems. The engineer combines technical program leadership and project management to deliver programs on time, within budget, and to quality requirements. Coordination with customers and cross-functional teams supports product development, APQP execution, and business growth.

What you'll do

• Lead projects tracking time, cost, quality, scope, and risks
• define objectives, technical requirements, resources, schedules, and deliverables
• develop and manage APQP project plans
• drive APQP phase completion and signoffs
• manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and change control
• partner with customers and internal departments
• support customer requests and growth initiatives
• prepare project documentation and reports
• monitor performance and escalate issues
• mentor program engineers and lead direct reports when assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead program engineer

plastics

vancouver wa

conmet

apqp

program management

product development

commercial vehicles

cross-functional leadership

onsite

relocation assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Targeted annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability protection, paid vacation and sick leave, ESOP participation, 401(k) match, ten paid holidays, and wellness reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and at least eight years managing engineering, manufacturing, or product-development projects. The role is not hybrid or remote; non-local candidates must be open to relocation. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

About the employer

Consolidated Metco is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.