Quality Engineer: High-Reliability Cable & Connectors

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to support high‑reliability cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electrical connector systems for oil & gas, industrial energy, and data center infra. You’ll ensure compliance with strict performance and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and supplier networks.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 3+ years of quality engineering experience, with familiarity with IPC‑A‑620/WHMA‑A‑620 and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, production, supply chain, and customer service.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with IPC-A-620 / WHMA-A-620 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IPC‑A‑620/WHMA‑A‑620, ISO 9001, UL, API, AS9100, and energy-sector requirements.
• Support FAI, PPAP, qualification testing, and audits including UL, ATEX, IECEx reviews.
• Provide hands-on quality support for soldering, crimping, overmolding, potting, high-amp terminations, and high-density cabling.
• Lead root-cause analysis and CAPA using 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA.
• Drive manufacturing improvements and NPIs for subsea, refinery, downhole, and data-center products.
• Manage supplier quality, including PPAPs, CoCs, CMRTs, and supplier audits.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication and docs

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

3+ years quality engineering experience

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Pull-testers

Hipot testers

Job description

Amphenol seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to support high‑reliability cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electrical connector systems for oil & gas, industrial energy, and data center infra. You’ll ensure compliance with strict performance and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and supplier networks.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 3+ years of quality engineering experience, with familiarity with IPC‑A‑620/WHMA‑A‑620 and