Senior Supply Quality Engineer

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.

About the Role

This position works for the target that Harman has a base of capable suppliers and those purchased products meet internal and external customer expectation. This position will be responsible for driving supplier quality improvement initiatives throughout the corporation with major emphases in the Far East.

Your Team

This position will coordinate with Harman Procurement, Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing sites and Suppliers to develop effective working relationships resulting in mutual business success and act as liaison between Harman and Supplier for all quality related issues. The main duties include supplier quality engineering, work in project and quality assurance during mass production.

What You Will Do

• The position is responsible for managing mechanic suppliers, ensuring product quality, throughout the product lifecycle. The position has the responsibility for developing the appropriate preventive quality processes in supplier and metrics to minimize return and maximize customer satisfaction.

• Establish short term/long term supplier quality business plan to fulfill company visions.

• Manage new project at supplier side from kick-off till mass production, including feasibility study of new component, and technical review with supplier.

• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement.

• Track and communicate with Program team, BUI team to follow up CPA/CPL status and take care of escalation.

• Through the utilization of data-driven measurements that are clear and effective, statistical methods and tracking measurements:

  • Identify new and high-risk suppliers for new programs.

  • Drive supplier improvements in quality systems and performance.

  • Perform risk analyses of new and high-risk suppliers on new programs.

• Work with company cross function team to resolve supplier quality issues.

• Perform supplier site visit/audit to assess supplier’s quality management systems, processes, and technical abilities.

• Drive cost engineering mind with deep knowledge of commodity experience.

• Workflow optimization and standard/criteria generation on commodities if necessary.

• Completes other related duties as assigned by the manager.

What You Need

• Familiar with die-casting, stamping, faceplate, decoration trimming parts, and switch mat with relevant technical production processes and know about injection molding, painting, plating, forming, etc., supplier quality engineering process.

• Familiar with key characteristics of die-casting, stamping components, decoration trimming part as well as faceplate, and know about switch mat components etc.

• Bachelor’s degree required in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

• VDA 6.3 certification is preferred.

• Minimum five years related experience in automotive environment, involved in car infotainment system supplier quality engineering is preferred.

• Must have a thorough understanding of measurement method (GD&T), manufacturing processes, methods, and problem-solving methodology, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and automotive quality management systems.

• Manufacturing capacity analysis ex. Run at rate analysis.

• Reasonable fit for frequent travel.

What is Nice to Have

• Self-starter with minimum supervision.

• Conflict-management skill is preferred to deal with various circumstances. within/outside of the organization.

• Strong motivation for self-learning with other new categories.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 50%, domestic only OR domestic and international travel.

• Be willing to work in Harman different location or supplier side.

What we offer 

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• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, etc.)

• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in an innovative and collaborative culture.

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

• Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that pushes you to give your best.

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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.