Regional Mechanical IE: Lead Tech & Process Improvements

HARTING Technology Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential 5%

21 days PTO to start

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Job summary

HARTING Americas is seeking a Regional Mechanical Industrial Engineer to lead production technologies in the Americas region. You will train, develop, and ensure standards, coordinating regional engineering operations with an autonomous approach.

The role emphasizes technology development, supplier qualification, process optimization, and capacity planning, with a focus on sustainable manufacturing and corporate responsibility. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in electronics/cable industries.
• Basic knowledge of electrical connectors and connector assembly.
• Basic pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical knowledge.
• Experience with SAP management.
• Knowledge of Core Tools (e.g., APQP, FMEA, MSA).
• Preferably automotive industry experience with IATF 16949.
• Customer orientation, leadership, attention to detail and ethics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Sense of urgency with results focus.
• Process innovation and improvement mindset.
• Design and management of efficient, sustainable processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update the technology landscape with plants.
• Act as regional process owner for specific technology.
• Support by identifying/selecting/qualifying new suppliers.
• Organize local process and technology transfer/training.
• Develop regional production processes aligned with GIE.
• Benchmark and share best practices.

Skills

Customer Orientation

Leadership

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Sense of urgency

Ethics

Process innovation

Education

Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Core Tools

IATF 16949

Job description

HARTING Americas is seeking a Regional Mechanical Industrial Engineer to lead production technologies in the Americas region. You will train, develop, and ensure standards, coordinating regional engineering operations with an autonomous approach.

The role emphasizes technology development, supplier qualification, process optimization, and capacity planning, with a focus on sustainable manufacturing and corporate responsibility. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.