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About the Role
- The Process Quality Engineer (PQE) will be responsible for ensuring the consistent quality of speaker manufacturing processes through robust process control like First article Inspections, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The PQE will work closely with cross-functional teams including production, design, and supplier quality to maintain and improve product quality and customer satisfaction. Also responsible for QMS documentation and customer audits
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement process control plans and PFMEAs for Speaker assembly and testing processes.
- Monitor key process parameters and quality metrics to ensure compliance with internal and customer specifications.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for process-related quality issues.
- Prepare Product audit, Layout audit & Dock audit as per plan
- Conduct process audits, layered process audits (LPA), and product audits to ensure adherence to standards.
- Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to improve acoustic performance, cosmetic quality, and durability of speaker products.
- Interact with overseas teams to Implement the Robust process controls
- Interface with suppliers and customers on quality-related topics as needed.
- Maintain documentation in line with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Excellent knowledge of In-process quality & Experience for speakers will be added advantage
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving
- A strategic and analytical mind
What Makes You Eligible
- Bachelor’s degree in Audio Engineering, Electronics, or Speaker Manufacturing field.
- 3+ years of experience in process quality or manufacturing quality, preferably in audio electronics or Speaker Manufacturing process
- Strong knowledge of quality tools: 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans.
- Experience with speaker assembly processes (e.g., diaphragm bonding, magnet assembly, acoustic testing) is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with measurement systems such as sound analyzers, impedance testers, and visual inspection systems.
- Proficient in MS Office, Handling of Profile Projectors, and Universal testing machines.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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 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 Audio Engineering, Electronics, or Speaker Manufacturing field
- 3+ years of experience in process quality or manufacturing quality (preferably audio/speaker manufacturing)
- Strong knowledge of quality tools: 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans
- Experience with speaker assembly processes (diaphragm bonding, magnet assembly, acoustic testing)
- Familiarity with measurement systems such as sound analyzers, impedance testers, and visual inspection systems
- Proficiency in MS Office and handling of profile projectors and universal testing machines
- Experience maintaining QMS documentation and supporting customer audits (IATF 16949, ISO 9001)
- Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent knowledge of in-process quality
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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!
