Specialist, Plant Engineering and Maintenance (Process Engineer)

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.

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end esteemed brands like JBL Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role

The employee has the authority granted by the company through this document to make decisions for the benefit of the company to ensure the conformity of the product its quality functionality the health and safety of the person who intervenes in the process according to quality safety and environmental systems and customer-specific requirements.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for manufacturing and process development during NPI launch projects at their different gates running the validation process and providing build-run issues and actions.
• Responsible for sustaining and improving standardized work processes: Operation diagram Process documentation (OMS / VJI / Visual aid) time study SWC (Standardized work chart) line balancing efficiency and line capacity analysis and improvement.
• Support the manufacturing process by defining work methods material handling fixtures and tools. Use different techniques practices and procedures within their area of expertise to support plant internal projects.
• Responsible for maintaining routers (labor cost time) on SAP current and new products.
• Responsible for plant layout changes based on new product and demand requirements. Coordinate layout changes with operations and maintenance.
• Support drawing changes.
• Responsible for process fixture and tools design sourcing/fabrication and validation.
• Responsible for defining SPC CPK MSA analysis and improvement.
• Responsible for defining the flow of the work centers SAP (labor) and SAP (MES system).
• Active lead and responsible for continuous improvement of the process through lean manufacturing tools and principles.
• Improvement in Ergonomics.
• Leader of PFMEA Definition of Process Specs & BOM per operation Process Times.
• Participate in the definition of the Control Plan with the quality team.
• Conduct root cause problem-solving analysis for the process.
• Participate and provide support related to Environmental Health and Safety objectives targets and programs.
• Interacts mainly with the departments of Quality Production Materials Planning and Maintenance and active team members of cross-functional teams.
• Has the authority to stop a process or activity or give coaching if it detects unsafe or act-out conditions that could put at risk the integrity and health of a worker and the environment coordinating though Production Supervisor.
• Participate in new product introduction from prototypes throughout mass production product/process transfers Increase Capacity Process Improvements.

What You Need to Be Successful

• B.S. in Engineering (Electronic Mechanical Industrial Mechatronic etc.).
• 5 years of experience in the engineering department.
• English required: Advanced (reading and writing that allows execution level functions and technical and conversational).
• Computer knowledge: Office SAP MS Project Minitab.
• BOM configuration and engineering change management knowledge.
• Programming and recipe development on SMT (Screen Printer SPI Reflow Oven Profiling AOI X-ray programming).
• Strong knowledge in Soldering-Profiling Process: SMT reflow ovens selective and wave solder.
• Experience in Fuji Parmi Koh Young and Dage is a plus.
• Knowledge in Boards Finishes and design.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 required.
• Knowledge in Lead and Lead-Free processes
• Experience in Stencils SMT-Wave Pallets design.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Certifications: Green belt and/or lean manufacturing is a plus.
• Basic project administration training is a plus.
• Integrity.
• Innovation.
• Inclusion.
• Teamwork & Respect.
• Excellence.
• Leadership.
• Change Orientation.
• Collaboration.
• Judgment.
• Result Driven.
• CAD software knowledge: Intermediate: drawing software SolidWorks Auto Cad Pro - Eng. Design Tools.
• Ability to understand mechanical drawings for parts and assemblies.
• BOM configuration and engineering change management knowledge.
• Risk Analysis oriented.
• Core Tools Knowledge (At last PFMEA CP MSA SPC).
• Knowledge in Time study line balancing fixturization and work standardization.
• Problem-solving and Continuous improvement skills.
• Process Optimization Line Balancing Process Design skills.
• Drive or participate in automation projects with AME and suppliers related to the assembly process.
• Experience in the use of tools and manufacturing philosophies such as A3 Poka Yoke 8D SMED 5s 8 Waste Kaizen Lean Manufacturing Etc.
• Conflict Management.
• Experience in Juki Vitronics Universal and Phillarhouse is a plus.
• Proficiency in mechanical and assembly problem-solving experience.
• Knowledge in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Experience with manual semi-automated assembly tooling.
• Know how on Material management for epoxy glue paint etc. (shelf life temperature humidity controls).
• Knowledge of packing processes and materials.
• Torque specification.
• Demonstrates skills for conformal coatings on the SRU /LAU/Chassis of military or commercial production assemblies and SMT programmer.
• Removal and replacement of sub-assemblies using hand and semi-automated equipment.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willing to submit to a background screen and a drug test.
• Willingness to work in an office.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class 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.

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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.