Engineer, Procurement Quality Engineering

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive :

Were a global multidisciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive we give you the keys to fasttrack your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity indepth research and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance invehicle infotainment safety efficiency and enjoyment

About the Role :

This role is crucial and vital for HARMANs new and future supplier development to meet the needs Harman our customers and the automotive industry.

As a Procurement Quality Engineering (PQE) Engineer you will be a key technical interface with direct material suppliers and their manufacturing sites on proactive activities in the areas of process development process set up and release.

In some cases you will be working with nonautomotive suppliers and you will have to ensure that the supply base is built up gradually (within a certain time frame) to develop its systems and performance to meet IATF 16949 requirements and work on a plan to acquire IATF 16949 certification (if needed)

What You Will Do :

• Evaluate potential suppliers technical capabilities against defined criteria using the available tools such as VDA6.3 Audits to ensure selection of partners who can meet the Companys business requirements as part of the formal sourcing process.
• Carry out new supplier onsite validation audits with supplier support and supplier Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Develop mitigation plans to address gaps and risks found during the supplier audit and manage the resolution of those plans (including onsite support where needed) to ensure launch readiness and successful routine production.
• Evaluate and ensure alignment between the Company and supplier specifications to avoid future deviations and supply issues.
• Drive improvements in supplier capabilities while collaborating with Procurement Best Cost Analytics Supplier Quality Engineering and other Company stakeholders.
• Execute Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) with new suppliers from supplier selection to the first component start of production and safe launch.
• Own and lead the rollout of Global Quality tools/processes/documentation within the site/supply base including providing any training where required.
• New technology and new product launch working with suppliers to ensure that key milestones are achieved.
• Work with Procurement BCA SQE and the Engineering team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.
• Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends that concern product quality.
• You will be responsible for preparing for the VSM audit/activity at the supplier in advance and ensuring all relevant information including cost breakdowns process flow chart PFMEAs Control Plans Inspection criteria etc are available before the visit to the suppliers.
• You will be responsible for ensuring the supplier mapping is conducted and performed as per annual targets.
• You will also be responsible for ensuring that after supplier mapping you will work with internal and external stakeholders to work out the future state mapping and apply all necessary and required improvements to achieve bestinclass processes and procedures.
• Together with the Procurement team you will work closely with the supplier(s )s leadership team to ensure that actions are taken to eliminate highlighted waste from the processes to bring QCD benefits to Harman.
• Responsible for developing Lessons Learned and Best Practices in the commodity and deploying the knowledge through SQE organization.
• Drive Supplier Quality Improvement Plan (SQIP) for underperforming suppliers according to HARMANs Quality Management System.

What You Need to Be Successful :

• Bachelors Degree in engineering / graduated engineer in Mechanical Mechatronics Electronics Quality or Chemistry.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in quality and/or manufacturing processes.
• 3 years Experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong experience in quality problem solving.
• Expertise in supplier development qualification manufacturing and test processes of the suppliers
• Proven experience and knowledge in Quilty core tools and standards like IATF VDA APQP PPAP FMEA SPC etc.
• Proven ability to lead and achieve onquality oncost and ontime commitments.
• Strong negotiation and relationshipbuilding skills.
• Success in collaborating with key work partners and able to maintain relationships at the working level.
• An effective team player committed to organizational goals fostering collaboration among team members.
• Ability in communication across cultures.
• Lean Manufacturing Training.
• SAP MS Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Access etc.)
• Experience in auditing suppliers for conformance to quality standards (ISO9001 IATF16949 VDA 6.3).
• Prior experience in Lean Manufacturing or Value Stream Mapping

What Makes You Eligible :

• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willingness to work in a HARMAN office within the USA MX GER HUN CN IND THAI

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment allowing for fulltime remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on worldclass Harman and Samsung products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed valued and empowered. No matter what role you play we encourage you to share your ideas voice your distinct perspective and bring your whole self with you all within a supportminded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training development and continuing education further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes NextLevel Technology

Ever since the 1920s weve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today that legacy endures with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter safer and more connected.

Across automotive lifestyle and digital transformation solutions we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature todays most soughtafter performers while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the worlds everevolving needs and demands. Marketing our awardwinning portfolio under 16 iconic brands such as JBL Mark Levinson and Revel we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers our partners and each other.

If youre ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact join our talent community today!

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment challenging career opportunities professional training and competitive compensation. ()

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.