Engineer, Supplier Quality

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, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s 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

What You’ll Be Part Of

The Position will act as the project lead for all SQE relevant topics associated with the assigned HARMAN customer projects and program projects. This role will be the interface between the project team members and all SQEs globally for all supplier quality relevant topics

The SQE PL will ensure that all project relevant aspects with regards to quality, customer specific requirements, time schedule, etc. are known to all the SQEs supporting the specific HARMAN project

This role will conduct a Component Priority Assessment for all components on the BOM to identify the one with the biggest risk. In close cooperation with the respective SQEs advanced quality planning activities (APQP) will be applied for those components. The SQE PL will monitor and report the progress of NPI and APQP activities for all the relevant components on the Bill of Material into the Program Manager. In case of identified risks or shortfalls in the supply chain the SQE PL will take appropriate actions to get back on track. This position will be the first escalation level in case there are critical quality or NPI issues with suppliers in the HARMAN project

The successful candidate will determine and implement new supplier quality specific strategies to better support the HARMAN project execution and product launches. This requires knowledge of the business unit's technology and product roadmaps and specific expertise in the quality assurance of components
The successful candidate will set priorities and balance the available resources based on criticality of the project, component, technology, supplier, and other factors

How You’ll Make An Impact

- Act as the project lead for all SQE relevant topics associated with the assigned HARMAN customer projects and program projects
- Oversee globally all preventive supplier quality activities for components on a BOMs for assigned projects
- Develop, drive, and own global supplier quality strategies to better support the HARMAN project execution impacting directly the customer and project objectives
- Conduct a Component Priority Assessment for all components on the BOM to identify the ones with the biggest risk based on the specialized depth expertise on Harman purchased components
- CPA and CPL communicating difficult concepts and negotiating with others to adopt a different point of view, solutions and assessments
- Monitor and report the progress of NPI and APQP activities for all the relevant components on the Bill of Material into the Program Manager. In case of identified risks or shortfalls in the supply chain take appropriate actions to get it back on track
- Determine supplier risk assessment measurements and develop business impact criteria for evaluating program quality risk
- Determine the direction, policies and methods needed to establish a comprehensive and coordinated approach for preventive supplier quality assurance efforts for the associated programs
- Monitor the PPAP status for all components on the BOM and support HARMAN projects with the timely release of all suppliers´ PPAP
- Project specific handling and coordination of Problems Solving activities or escalations with the associated SQE and supplier during the launch phase
- Set priorities and balance the available resources based on criticality of the project, issue, component, technology, supplier, and other factors
- Escalate to the SQE Director to allocate appropriate resource to deal with changing demands and needs from internal/external customers.
- Monitoring and meeting program specific timelines and schedules.
- Program specific tracking and reporting existing quality processes for preventive supplier quality assurance activities
- Interface with Program Management, Engineering, Customer Quality, and Supplier Quality for supplier specific quality issues focusing on best practices to improve products and processes
- Project handover to plant SQA after supplier Safe Launch Plan completed
- Program specific handling / coordination of supplier caused quality problems in product launch phase
- Lead Digital Global process improvements associated to programs
- Develop and implement innovative solutions to manage information from multiple Program Management Systems

What Makes You A Strong Fit

- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering / graduated engineer
- Minimum 5 years of working experience in quality and/or manufacturing processes
- 5 years’ Experience in automotive industry
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures related to, Supplier Quality, Program Management, Problem Solving Methodology (8D), Automotive Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), IATF 16949 requirements, and quality operating systems
- Experience and knowledge in Quality core tools and standards, like IATF, VDA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, etc
- Proven ability to lead and achieve on-quality, on-cost, and on-time commitments
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Success in collaborating with key work partners and able to maintain relationships at the working level
- Knowledge of statistical methods, problem solving methodologies, PPAP, FMEA, measurement system assessment (MSA), APQP and automotive quality management systems
- Tracking of data and information in computer databases or spreadsheets. Communicating and presenting data to stakeholders to drive for resolution of issue
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Team oriented and self-driven
- Conflict resolution
- SAP experience is a must
- MSOffice Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc)
- Experience in program management terminology, maturity gates, schedules and timelines, etc
- Ability to communicate across cultures

Things To Know

- Be willing to travel up to 25%, domestic and international travel

What You Can Expect

- Flexible work environment
- 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
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to   race, 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.