Quality Engineer

HARTING Technology Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

401(k) with 4% match

Job summary

HARTING Technology Group in Elgin, IL is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the Quality Department. You will ensure and improve product and process quality in series production, support new product launches, and assist in audits and relocations.

You will lead investigations into customer complaints, maintain quality statistics, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, calibrate equipment, and prepare data reports for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5 years quality engineering experience in a related industry.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001-2015, AS9100, ISO 14001 or other quality standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Excellent written, oral and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough investigations of customer complaints and coordinate corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain quality statistics to aid process improvements.
• Assist in internal audits to ensure processes meet standards.
• Conduct and support incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Improve quality control measures and documentation (control plans, inspection instructions, test cards).
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and production to improve processes and quality.
• Create and interpret data reports and present to managers.
• Calibrate test instruments and manage inspection equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality engineering

Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma

Data visualization tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001-2015

AS9100

ISO 14001

Job description

Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions…..

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our growing Quality Department. This position will be responsible for ensuring and improving product and process quality in series production, including monitoring, evaluating and, if necessary, blocking production. Tasks include supporting process and product improvements, processing complaints, conducting production and certification audits as well as supporting new product launches and relocations.

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go‑to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed-in value‑added products, and Product Development initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Perform thorough and complete investigations of customer complaints and where necessary assist in the subsequent approval of corrective / preventative actions culminating in a formal response to the customer.
• Maintain quality statistics to aid process improvements and measure their progress.
• Assist in conducting internal audits to ensure that all HARTING processes are in accordance with relevant quality standards.
• Conduct and support incoming inspection on required goods and maintain supporting documentation.
• Improve quality control measures and quality documents (e.g. control plan, inspection instructions, test cards, process releases).
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others to improve processes and procedures to increase quality and efficiency.
• Create, analyze and interpret data reports and present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers.
• Calibrate test instruments according to specifications, maintain, and control test and inspection equipment.
• Conduct and support incoming, in-process, and final inspection for piece parts and finished products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in engineering from four-year College or University; and 5 years quality engineering experience in a related industry and training.
• Implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001-2015, AS9100, ISO 14001 and/or other quality related standards or certifications.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Excellent written, oral and communication skills.

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world’s most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 80 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun. We celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, say Prost! to Oktoberfest, and much more!

HARTING Americas offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation:

• HARTING’s Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive base salary: $70,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location).
• This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!

Good reasons to get started at HARTING

Play an important role within a growing, global, family-owned technology manufacturing company.

Competitive compensation

Salary and/or variable compensation plans with a 4% employer 401(k) match.

Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement

We understand how important continuing education and professional development is to our employees, and we want to ensure we are supporting you in these endeavors!

Give back

Cultivate a healthy community with paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and partnerships with local organizations.

Have fun

Celebrate and have fun at a number of company-wide parties and get togethers throughout the year.

Lead a Healthy Life

A variety of wellness and benefits options to meet your individual and family needs such as a monthly fitness reimbursement to be used toward any eligible wellness related activity!

Enjoy a wide assortment of food options that provides breakfast and lunch, at a low cost to team members.

Take time off

Rest and relax with paid holidays and a very generous paid time-off program.