The Director, Advanced Quality will lead quality planning and launch execution for new platforms and programs. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, HR, Finance, Sales, and Marketing to ensure successful launches, on-time delivery, and product reliability that meet customer expectations.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented leader with strong communication, organizational, analytical, and project management skills. This position plays a key role in driving Advanced Quality planning, supporting safe launches, and guiding teams toward zero defects and strong customer satisfaction.
This is an onsite (not hybrid or remote) office job based at ConMet's corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. Non-local candidates must be open to relocation (relocation assistance available).
Employer will not sponsor visas for position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Advanced Quality Engineering activities within APQP guidelines and customer-specific requirements, including VDA where applicable
- Ensure customer quality requirements are understood, met, and documented
- Support launch planning and execution from pre-production through SOP + 90 days
- Develop and track program KPIs, open issues, and action plans through closure
- Review and support quality documentation including PFMEA, DFMEA, control plans, process flow diagrams, Gage R&R, capability studies, and technical drawings
- Partner with launch teams through prototype, pilot, and production builds
- Investigate production, quality, process, and equipment issues using quality tools and statistical analysis
- Maintain strong collaboration with plant leadership and functional teams to remove barriers and support launch
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 12 years of experience in Advanced Quality, Operational Quality, or a related field
- Experience with APQP core tools and quality documentation
- Knowledge of IATF, VDA, and customer-specific requirements
- Strong understanding of GD&T and gauge concepts
Preferred
- Automotive or commercial vehicle experience
- Experience with Teamcenter, Smartsheet, SAP, or other PLM systems
- Experience working with customers and suppliers at a management level
- Knowledge of foundry, injection molding, or finishing processes
ConMet is…
A division of Amsted Industries. We’re a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics for original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry.
A Solutions Provider
We’ve been driving the commercial vehicle industry forward with transformative solutions since 1964. In fact, ConMet solutions and products are installed as OEM first-fit equipment on virtually all heavy-duty trucks in North America.
People-First
Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We focus on creating an environment where our people can thrive by improving our workplaces and our communities across all our global locations.
Customer Focused
For decades, ConMet has been a trusted partner to OEMs, fleets, Tier 1 suppliers, and the aftermarket. We supply forward-thinking, high-performance solutions that bring value to our customers.
Committed To Sustainability
Today’s biggest global challenges require transformative change, and we’re committed to doing our part to reduce our carbon footprint and drive environmental sustainability in the commercial vehicle industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- The full salary range for the position, across all geographies, is $148,000 - $255,000 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.
