Card Qualification Associate

About CompoSecure

Founded in 2000 CompoSecure is a technology partner to market leaders fintechs and consumers enabling trust for millions of people around the globe. The company combines elegance simplicity and security to deliver exceptional experiences and peace of mind in the physical and digital world. CompoSecures innovative payment card technology and metal cards with Arculus security and authentication capabilities deliver unique premium branded experiences enable people to access and use their financial and digital assets and ensure trust at the point of a transaction. For more information please visit and .

Position Overview:

CompoSecure is looking for a Card Qualifications Associate at our Pierce location. This position is responsible for a variety of activities and projects assigned by the Prototype Technical Project Manager specific to card and chip qualification projects including document preparation account management assistance and similar tasks. A related responsibility is the coordination of expediting subcontractor orders including follow up and meeting deadlines. This position is also responsible for communications with internal departments outside vendors and customers at the direction of Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Support Tasks
• Card Body Constructions
  • Work with various departments (examples but not limited to: R&D Engineering Prototype Team Production Team) on card construction development and approvals. Track data collected at 3rd party testing and distill results. Implement processes to improve testing success the first time. Liaison with various independent laboratories for various types of scheme-driven card testing requirements including but not limited to ISO and CQM. Duties will also include but not limited to requesting quotes labeling products reviewing and managing test reports make required parties aware of any potential issues or concerns set and attend meeting as necessary with internal departments and outside vendors and ensure expectations are met. Keep qualification project plans up to date and provide status update snapshot routinely.
• Chip Qualifications
  • Work with Supply Chain and the Prototype Team to create intake documentation for the schemes proofs sample requests and sales orders as required. Compile reports from 3rd party testing to detect trends in aggregate data. Manage the card manufacturing of the test cards. Duties will also include but not limited to make required parties aware of any potential issues or concerns set and attend meeting as necessary with internal departments and outside vendors and ensure expectations are met. Work with chip and module manufacturers to collect information from them to submit to the schemes.
• R&D Test Cards required for Chip or Card Construction Qualification
  • Work with various departments (examples but not limited to: Sales R&D Engineering Prototype Team Production Team) to create proofs sample requests and sales orders as required for testing cards (chip testing personalization testing construction testing etc.). Duties will also include but not limited to labeling products attending meeting as necessary with internal departments and outside vendors and ensure all lead times are met.
• Scheme Submissions
  • Submit prototype and productions proofs to scheme for card and chip qualification as required. Become familiar with CAROL Mastercard Connect BMAS and Workfront systems. Additional duties to include escalating any urgent requests with scheme. Liaison with schemes with any rule and artwork questions that arise attend any required meetings track submissions internally and create yearly reports submit card samples as required and alert team of any updates.
• Process Projects
  • Assist in any long-term process projects as necessary and as appointed.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• BS or BA degree required
• Ability to relate to employees and understand their needs
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-check own work
• Excellent time management skills
• Task oriented excellent organizational skills ability to prioritize work load
• Enthusiastic attitude cooperative team player adaptable to new or changing circumstances professional demeanor sensitive to client needs self-motivated creative and innovative;
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• High level of computer literacy including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.

Other Important Responsibilities:

• Assist R&D and Prototype Teams with any additional duties such as entering orders in the company ERP system creating ship authorizations shipping supporting team members that are out of the office.
• Update Salesforce tracking as necessary.
• Will be required to perform other job functions as assigned

Physical requirements and work environment:

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.;
• Must be able to sustain office work for 8 hours per day including the following:
  • Sitting in an office chair
  • Typing
  • Reaching for the telephone
  • Standing at office equipment
  • Hearing for phone use
  • Sight for computer use
• Must be able to sustain factory work as needed including the following:
  • Standing at machinery
  • Reaching and pulling to operate machinery
  • Sight for machinery operation
  • Walking through shop
  • Office environment is of moderate noise level.
  • Shop noise levels are such that protective ear-coverings are recommended.

At CompoSecure we believe in supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes health financial well-being and work-life balance. Our full-time team members enjoy access to:

• Medical Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Benefits eligibility and details will be shared during the hiring process. Were excited to support you in building a rewarding career with us.

Please note: CompoSecure does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to CompoSecure including to our employees will become the property of CompoSecure and may be used without any obligation to pay referral or placement fees. Any agency or recruiter seeking to work with CompoSecures Talent Acquisition Team should contact our team directly by sending an email to

CompoSecure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Required Experience:

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