Quality Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support high-reliability cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electrical connector systems used in oil & gas and data center power/network infrastructure.
The Quality Engineer ensures these products meet the highest standards of reliability, environmental durability, and regulatory compliance. This role supports quality systems, manufacturing processes, supplier quality, and continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do

Support quality requirements for cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electrical connector systems used in oil & gas, industrial energy, and data center infrastructure
Ensure compliance with IPC-A-620 / WHMA-A-620, ISO 9001, UL, API, AS9100 where applicable, and customer-specific requirements
Support First Article Inspections, PPAP documentation, qualification testing, validation builds, and internal/customer audits
Provide hands-on quality engineering support for soldering, crimping, overmolding, shielding, potting, high-amp power terminations, and high-density data cabling
Lead root-cause investigations for internal rejects, supplier nonconformance, customer complaints, and field failures
Drive corrective and preventive actions using tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, DMAIC, and FMEA
Develop and maintain process flows, control plans, PFMEAs, inspection/test plans, and workmanship guidelines
Partner with production, engineering, supply chain, and customer service teams to improve quality, manufacturability, and reliability
Support new product introductions for energy and data center applications
Evaluate supplier quality performance and support supplier audits, corrective actions, PPAPs, CoCs, CMRTs, and failure analyses

What You Bring
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or a related field; equivalent technical experience may also be considered
3+ years of quality engineering experience in cable assembly, wire harness, connector manufacturing, or electromechanical systems
Strong knowledge of IPC-A-620 / WHMA-A-620
Experience with FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA, 8D, corrective action, and root-cause analysis methods
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, and customer requirements
Experience using inspection and test equipment such as micrometers, calipers, pull-testers, hipot testers, and other electrical or mechanical test tools
Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting oil & gas, industrial energy, or data center infrastructure products
Knowledge of environmental and regulatory compliance programs, including REACH, RoHS, and Conflict Minerals reporting
Familiarity with UL, ATEX, IECEx, or other certification requirements for hazardous or safety-critical environments
Experience with ruggedized or harsh-environment cable assemblies, including subsea, topside, drilling instrumentation, refinery equipment, or high-reliability data center applications
ASQ CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or related quality certification

Key Traits for Success

Analytical and detail-oriented
Hands-on manufacturing support mindset
Strong ownership of quality issues from identification through closure
Clear communicator across production, engineering, supply chain, and customer-facing teams
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Continuous improvement mindset

Physical / Environmental Requirements

Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
Ability to spend time on the production floor supporting inspections, audits, investigations, and process improvements
Ability to use standard inspection and test equipment as needed
Must follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and paid company holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development and training opportunities