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Introduction: 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
About the Role
- The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the consistent quality of incoming child parts for speaker manufacturing by following Harman specific methods of incoming quality control. Supplier quality concern analysis, supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives. The Supplier quality engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams including production, in process quality, design and development quality to maintain and improve product quality and customer satisfaction. Also responsible for QMS documentation and customer audits
What You Will Do
- Ensure quality of incoming goods by correct practice of Harman incoming quality control practices.
- Timely lot clearance in SAP system.
- Work with supplier for improvement of part quality.
- 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 supplier part related quality issues.
- Ensure supplier documentations like PDIR, Layout inspection reports, RM test reports, periodic test reports as per plan
- Conduct layered process audits (LPA) to ensure adherence to standards.
- Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to improve acoustic performance, cosmetic quality, and durability of speaker child parts when required
- Interface with suppliers including overseas suppliers 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
- Fluent in drawing reading for mechanical, electrical and electronic parts.
- Knowledge of speaker child parts.
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving
- A strategic and analytical mind
What Makes You Eligible
- Diploma degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electronics.
- 3+ years of experience in quality with focus on supplier quality preferably in audio electronics or Speaker Manufacturing process
- Strong knowledge of quality tools: 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans.
- Experience of handling measurement equipment. (CMM, VMM, Vernier, Micrometer, height gage, PP).
- Understanding of special equipment used for speaker child parts will be a strong positive.
- 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 with possible remote working if needed.
- 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
- Diploma degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electronics
- 3+ years of experience in quality focusing on supplier quality
- Strong knowledge of quality tools: 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, SPC, MSA, FMEA
- Experience handling measurement equipment (CMM, VMM, Vernier, Micrometer)
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!







