Director, Reliability Strategy & Benchmarking â China
Director, Reliability Strategy & Benchmarking â China
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Job Description
HARMANs engineers and designers are creative purposeful and agile. As part of this team youll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day you will push the boundaries of creative design and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.
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 everyday.
A Career at HARMAN Automotive
Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive we give you the keys to fast-track your career.
- Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
- Combine ingenuity in-depth research and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
- Advance in-vehicle infotainment safety efficiency and enjoyment
About the Role
We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Leader in Product Reliability to lead strategic initiatives that enhance the reliability competitiveness and speed of our product development for the China market. This role will shape and execute the China sites reliability and validation strategy ensuring alignment with global objectives while addressing regional market dynamics.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in hardware validation and reliability engineering a proven track record of senior leadership and the ability to influence and collaborate across global and regional teams.
The role will report to Global Head of Product Reliability and Regional Management in China will report dotted line to role and solid line to their respective Global functional Leaders.
What You Will Do
- Strategic Leadership:Define and drive the China sites product reliability and validation roadmap in alignment with APAC market needs and global strategy
- Market Insight & Innovation:Analyze market trends customer expectations and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic direction
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with global and regional teams including R&D Quality and Product Management to ensure seamless execution of reliability initiatives
- Performance Management:Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and continuously refine approaches based on outcomes and market feedback
- Operational Excellence:Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance validation efficiency automation and accuracy across the China site
- Organizational Development: Drive together with the regional Product Reliability Management the development of a high-performing team fostering a culture of innovation accountability and excellence
- Executive Communication: Serve as a key liaison between the China site and global Product Reliability leadership ensuring transparency alignment and strategic coherence
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor or masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in hardware C-Tier 1/C-OEM validation reliability or quality engineering including executive-level roles
- Deep understanding of automotive electronic hardware validation including signal integrity power integrity thermal mechanical and reliability testing
- Demonstrated success in leading global teams within a multinational environment
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical insights into strategic decisions
- Fluent in English
Bonus Points if You Have
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (IEC ISO FCC CE)
- Experience with AI-driven automation and statistical data analysis
- Knowledge of test automation frameworks and validation tools
- Good insight qualification facilities/labs existing in China
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)
- Full-time presence in our Suzhou office with occasional travel to Shanghai
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
- 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 support-minded 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 Next-Level 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 sought-after performers while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the worlds ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning 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. ()
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.
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