Regional Mechanical Industrial Engineer

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

The Regional Mechanical Industrial Engineering is responsible for the production technologies his objective is to train, develop and ensure standards are followed in the region Americas, and have an Autonomous coordination and execution of regional engineering operations tasks.

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

• Develop and update of the technology landscape in collaboration with the plants
• Regional process owner of specific technology
• Technical support by identification/selection/qualification for new suppliers
• Organization of local process and technology transfer/training
• Technical development of regional existing production processes in alignment with GIE
• Benchmark and best practice sharing
• Planning and realization of investments
• Planning and extension of production capacity and new technologiesl
• Support as 2nd level the local plant on solving complex quality and technical problems from internal or external complaints
• Active planning and implementation of process optimizations and rationalizations
• Workplace design and time management
• Preparation and execution of IE related tasks for duplication/relocation projects

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of work experience in engineering in a related industry (electronics/cable).
• Basic knowledge of electrical connectors and connector assembly.
• Basic pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical knowledge.
• SAP management.
• Core Tools.
• Preferably experience in the automotive industry IATF 16949.
• Customer Orientation, leadership, attention to detail and Ethics
• Good interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
• Sense of urgency with a focus on achieving results.
• Process innovation.
• Design and management of efficient and sustainable processes.
• Corporate environmental and social responsibility.

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 75 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 – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

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

Compensation:

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive salary: $90,000 - $115,000 (commensurate with experience)
• 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.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!