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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
Development Quality brings the voice of the customer to the project throughout the lifecycle with a special focus on the development process, to meet the expected deliveries, field, service, and initial quality targets.
Overall responsible person for the management of Quality Assurance as a process owner in a project, reporting to Quality Assurance Management (independent from the project).
First point of contact for stakeholders (e.g. PM, SW PM, System Architects, Functional/Product Owner, Controlling, Sales, Customer) regarding QA Management.
Representation of QA Management in-process reviews (e.g. Maturity Gate Task List - MGTL reviews, Process Compliance Checks - PCC, ASPICE, IATF16949, peer/walkthrough, etc.)
What You Will Do
Establish and roll out the QA Strategy / Plan within project, aligned to project specific process requirements and to the customer specific requirements.
Support the release of the Tailored MGTL (Maturity Gate Task List).
Schedule the QA activities in context of project master milestone plan.
Review quality and compliance of the established and released engineering / supporting Work Products (WP's) by means of PCCs, MGTL, Spot Checks/Sampling Checks (if applicable) and any other audits / assessments that are required by the customer.
Conduct pre-assessments / coaching with the appropriate process owners to ensure the artifacts are on track, pursuing the ASPICE and IATF assessment preparation (i.e. Mock assessments)
Evaluate the MGTL Work Products (WP) towards planned release gates for various domains (Project Maturity, SW Maturity, Manufacturing & Compliance).
Ensure SW quality data collection and reporting regularly (e.g. PSR scorecard, QA report, customer quality reporting, etc.)
Baseline and approve the project pre-aligned configurable items of the Quality Assurance (QA Plan, QA status report, etc.)
QA information exchange with the customer and other project stakeholders, for the QA related topics.
Roll out the Project Escalation mechanism and ensure monitoring for de-escalations.
Support SW PPAP (VDA2) preparation, if requested.
Support proper execution of audits and assessments (e.g. ASPICE, IATF, customer review / audits, etc.)
Address audit Findings/Weaknesses and assure relevant action plans.
Participation in Release Readiness Reviews (RRR & IRRR) and provision of data-driven evaluation.
Participation in Lesson Learned and Risk reviews.
Collaboration with other regional quality teams and global teams to ensure alignment and process adherence across the organization.
Contribute towards organizational process definition/updates.
Authority
Decide on process tailoring following the PM and PMO guidance (including the MGTL, QA plan / Strategy, PSR, and PM&C, etc.).
Prevent a release of software that does not meet requirements through Release Readiness Review (RRR & IRRR) and risk assessment.
Approval of tailoring of the Harman BMS standards (i.e. Engineering & Supporting processes) based on customer quality requirements.
Raise project risks when major/critical gaps are foreseen via quality reviews/checks.
Raise projects issues or escalations when major/critical problems are identified via quality reviews/checks.
Skills
Experience with Project Management and familiar with QMS.
Experience with technical areas (HW, SW, ME, System, etc.).
Capability to evaluate complex systems.
Experience in project and quality assurance.
Knowledge of risk management methodologies.
Decision making and problem-solving skills.
Experienced with Software Development Lifecycle and methodologies (e.g. Process models Automotive SPICE).
Thorough Knowledge and understanding of the Quality Management System (e.g. IATF 16949, ISO 9001, CMMI, etc).
Thorough Knowledge and understanding of the Quality Core Tools (PPAP, SPC, MSA, CP, APQP, FMEA).
Strong Communication and moderation skills.
Strong negotiation skills and a drive for first-time quality.
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor's degree in engineering related field (e.g. Computer Science, Electronics, Mechatronics or any related science field);
5+ years of experience in Automotive Quality and Program Management in similar programs.
Understanding of Software development lifecycle and Methodologies.
Knowledge of process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE®)
Knowledge of Plant Quality and AIAG VDA Quality Core Tools.
Audit experience (either as an auditor or as auditee)
Positive attitude and results driven.
Able to deliver under pressure.
Excellent skills in MS Office, MS Project.
Technical and commercial English fluently
Willingness to travel up to 10%.
Hybrid working
Bonus Points if You Have
ASPICE certification as provisionary assessor.
IATF16949/ISO:9001 internal party auditor.
VDA 6.3 certified.
VDA 2 and VDA RGA/MLA trained.
ISTQB Foundation.
Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Atlassian Tool User Experience (Confluence, JIRA)
IBM ALM CCM User Experience
Abbreviations
QA - Quality Assurance
SW - Software
BMS - Business Management System
QMS - Quality Management System
PM - Program Manager
PMO - Program Management Officer
PCC - Process Compliance Check (i.e. Internal Assessments)
PM&C - Project Manual and Charter
PSR - Project Status Report
WP - Work Products / Work Packages
FMEA - Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
CP - Control Plan
SPC - Statistical Process Control
PPAP - Production Part Approval Process
MSA - Measurement System Analysis
APQP - Advanced Product and Quality Planning
IATF - International Automotive Task Force
AIAG - Automotive Industry Action Group (U.S. Automotive Organization)
VDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie (German Association of the Automotive Industry)
RGA/MLA - Reifegrads/Maturity Level Assurance
RRR- Release Readiness Review
ASPICE - Automotive Software Process Improvement Capability determination
T1 - Team 1. Team composed of Process Leads/Owners for the project.
T1 - Team 2. Team composed of specific Process Lead and their team, assigned for the project.
What we offer
Work in international teams with the world’s largest automotive manufacturers.
Use HARMAN Flex – choose the right working model fitting their job (Hybrid or Office)
Access career development opportunities and get both on the job training on high-end automotive projects, as well as extensive technical trainings.
Access HARMAN Webshop with large employee discounts for audio products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG)
Are encouraged to a healthy work/life balance with a progressive holiday plan based on total work experience, 2 sick days, 3 days off compensation for weekend legal holidays and flextime.
And of course, enjoy meal tickets, a premium medical subscription, fitness discounts and other corporate perks.
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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 engineering or related field
- 5+ years experience in Automotive Quality and Program Management
- Experience with Software Development Lifecycle and Automotive SPICE
- Thorough knowledge of QMS (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, CMMI)
- Knowledge of Quality Core Tools (PPAP, SPC, MSA, Control Plan, APQP, FMEA)
- Audit experience (as auditor or auditee)
- Experience with project management and familiarity with QMS processes
- Excellent skills in MS Office and MS Project
- Fluent technical and commercial English
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- ASPICE provisional assessor, IATF16949/ISO 9001 internal auditor, VDA 6.3, VDA 2, ISTQB, Atlassian/IBM ALM experience
- Experience with HW, SW, ME, and Systems engineering domains
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!
