Quality Engineer

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarters in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Engineer to support high‑volume manufacturing. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering high‑quality products to our customers.

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems in compliance with requirements.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for quality processes and ensure compliance with control plans, work instructions, inspection procedures, P‑FMEA, and other quality standards.
• Perform process audits, layered process audits (LPA), and product inspections.
• Lead and support PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions for new and existing products.
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure accurate interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Perform SPC (Statistical Process Control) analysis to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
• Manage and maintain gauge calibration programs to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits for ISO 9001 compliance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze customer complaints and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis tools.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial) with five‑year related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the Windows OS environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the MS Office product family.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, PPAP, GD&T, SPC, and gauge calibration systems.
• Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and 8D problem‑solving.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Competitive base salary: $70,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change).
• Eligibility for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• 21 days PTO (paid time off) to start – can grow to 36 days max.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options (Blue Cross Blue Shield).
• Company‑sponsored life, AD&D, and short‑ and long‑term disability at no cost to the employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, hybrid working policy.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar‑for‑dollar match, fully vested upon eligibility.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and wellness programs.
• Company‑wide events, monthly fitness reimbursement, and a generous paid time‑off program.

• Play an important role within a growing, global, family‑owned technology manufacturing company.
• Competitive compensation and variable pay options.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Community engagement through paid VTO and local partnerships.
• Fun and inclusive company culture with events and celebrations.
• Focus on health and wellness with fitness reimbursement and flexible policies.
• Generous paid holidays and a generous paid time‑off program.

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. We work hard to fulfill personal, company, and customer goals, support communities with holiday drives and voluntary time off, and host fun events such as holiday celebrations, theme days, sweater parties, and Oktoberfest.

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