The Benchmarking Engineer is responsible for evaluating and comparing the performance of Harman products against best-in-class industry competitors. The primary focus is on assessing and analyzing the product functionality, costs and key features to determine the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the product under evaluation.
Your Team
This position will report to the Product Value Analytics & Benchmarking lead and will be an individual contributor role with no direct or indirect reports.
What You Will Do
- Define and drive the HARMAN “best practice” product reference including BOM, BOL, BOP, COPQ, Carbon for all the Harman Automotive products across all SBUs
- Define and lead development of product benchmarking methods supported by reliable and validated internal/external data
- Build benchmarking database for advanced technology products such as: Digital Cockpit, Connectivity modules, Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
- Directly Contribute to cost savings ideation workshops during the Value management ideation phase to establish reference improvement targets
- Capability to support VM teams during WS and able to drive assigned tasks to completion
- Develop, align and execute divisional wide strategy to assemble and enable highly effective cross functional teams (incl Procurement/Engineering/Manufacturing/Account Management...) which create overarching profitability, sustainability strategies and deliver both commercial & technical measures.
- Develop close internal collaboration with BCA, SBU engineering and external technical relationships with suppliers to identify best value solutions, including emerging technologies
- Analyze competitor product benchmark reports/results and analyze best cost engineering output to establish comprehensive product benchmarking assessment
- Support development of internal Harman product analysis database
- Creating benchmarking in-house tools and validating 3rd party tools, databases
What You Need
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Electronics or Mechanical preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Product Value Analysis/ Cost Engineering / Value Management / Procurement or Manufacturing / Engineering in the Automotive industry
- Minimum 10+ years experience with scientifical expertise either in Semiconductor or Electrical devices as it’s related to chip, device, modem, memory device
- Proven hands-on experience in one of the advanced technology automotive or consumer electronics products such as, Digital Cockpit, Connectivity ADAS, Audio systems & Amplifiers
- Minimum 5 years of experience with ability to lead diverse global teams to improve profitability, growth, innovation, and time to market commitments
- Proven technical leadership with demonstrated ability to lead and review cost engineering analysis
- Demonstrated experience in technology benchmarking of new and emerging technologies.
- Proven track record of outstanding engaging skills in diverse, cross functional teams including executive stakeholders to embrace continuous improvement in a highly competitive environment.
- Strong leadership skills with strategic thinking and track record of driving change orientations
- Exceptional engaging skills in diverse, cross functional teams including Procurement & Engineering leadership to embrace continuous improvement in a highly competitive environment.
- Fluency in English.
What is Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in engineering or MBA
- Commercial basics in business such as Procurement, controlling etc.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Electronics or Mechanical preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Product Value Analysis, Cost Engineering, Value Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, or Engineering in the Automotive industry
- Minimum 10+ years experience with scientific expertise in Semiconductors or Electrical devices related to chip, device, modem, or memory device
- Proven hands-on experience with advanced automotive or consumer electronics products (Digital Cockpit, Connectivity, ADAS, Audio systems & Amplifiers)
- Minimum 5 years experience leading diverse global teams to improve profitability, growth, and time-to-market
- Proven technical leadership with ability to lead and review cost engineering analysis
- Demonstrated experience in technology benchmarking of new and emerging technologies
- Proven ability to engage and influence diverse cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and track record driving organizational change
- Fluency in English
- Master's degree in engineering or MBA
- Commercial basics in business such as Procurement or Controlling
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
