A Career at HARMAN Automotive
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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
The Cost Engineer works on HARMAN profitability and growth goals with Procurement, Engineering, Suppliers via using Mechanical engineering, cost analysis and business intelligence capabilities
What You Will Do
Engineering:
Define Best Cost Design solutions
Cost analysis:
Analyze cost breakdowns from supplier quotes
Define New RFQ and Sourcing cost targets with Engineering&Sourcing team
Drive the HARMAN “best practice” cost reference for the Harman Automotive products to a component level
Business realization:
Develop close technical relationships with suppliers to identify best cost/design/process solutions
Active participation during negotiating events with should costing
Identify category strategy activities to meet should cost target and (based on: new supplier scouting, benchmarking, purchased part relocation – defined category strategy plan including roadmap) , alignment with cross-functional teams
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Minimum 6 years work experience in the following areas:
For Mechanical:
Advanced manufacturing engineering
Automotive procurement
Engineering automotive Mechanical components
VA/VE of Mechanical components and systems
Cost engineering of Mechanical components and systems
Experience with complex components, assemblies
Technical contribution on review the work of other cost engineers
Ability to solve complex technical topics through structure solutions. Must be able to influence others to drive alignment on proposed technical solutions.
Ability to breakdown component costs into the constituent costs
Good presentation skills and demonstrated ability to effectively present complex technical topics
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can effectively work with all levels of a global organization
Experience working in a fast paced, highly measured, results focused environment
Experience supporting Procurement in supplier Negotiations
Fluency in English
Bonus Points if You Have
Master’s degree in engineering
Minimum 2 years work experience in developing costs models for component, modules, assemblies
Experience with automotive electronic systems is highly desirable, including experience selecting and/or recommending automotive grade components
Capability to share knowledge and best practices with teammates
Change Orientation: Able to adapt to changing demands and conditions
Experience in data analytics
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel
What We Offer
Flexible work environment
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Minimum 6 years work experience
- Cost engineering of mechanical/electronic components and systems
- VA/VE of mechanical/electronic components and systems
- Engineering automotive mechanical/electronic components
- Automotive procurement experience
- Advanced manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience with factors impacting design for CO2e improvement
- Experience with complex components, modules, assemblies
- Technical contribution and review of other cost engineers' work
- Ability to solve complex technical topics and influence stakeholders
- Ability to break down component costs into constituent costs
- Good presentation skills for complex technical topics
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for global organizations
- Experience in fast-paced, results-focused environments
- Experience supporting Procurement in supplier negotiations
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)
- Master's degree in engineering
- 2+ years developing cost models for components, modules, assemblies
- Experience with automotive electronic systems and component selection
- Capability to share knowledge and best practices with teammates
- Change orientation and adaptability to changing demands
- Experience in data analytics
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.
Harman Insights
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!
