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.
A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
- Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
About the Role
We are looking for a Document Control Specialist to assist our plants and RnD teams from North America to China, with a focus on North American teams. Responsibilities include improving configuration and change management processes, ensuring data transfer between PLM and ERP systems, and managing our Business Management System. The role requires collaboration across departments and supports proceprocessesss efficiently in global operations.
What You Will Do
- Actively participate in Engineering Change Notices to ensure adequate participation, completeness, and accuracy of work performed.
- Facilitate Change Review Board.
- Follow up KPIon s and initiate actions for improvements.
- Manage materials (Parts, End Items), BOM structures, and Lifecycle states in various systems (CIS, PLM an,d ERP) and according to established business requirements.
- Complete change tasks and workflows in a timely manner and according to business standards.
- Support various teams (Project and Product Managers, Design and Sustaining Engineering,
- Manufacturing, etc.) on the development activities of new and existing products and the associated
- technical documents.
- Assist Harman manufacturing sites with inquiries and issue resolution.
- Monitor change tasks and take the appropriate action to facilitate closure.
- Lead and/or participate in user training sessions.
- Create and update department and business procedures, user guides , and training videos.
- Generate reports and statistical graphs and charts.
- Performs related duties assigned
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree with a preference for technical manager, economics or other relevant to the role.
- 3+ years of working in an RnD environment.
- Familiarity with PLM systems, preferably Windchill.
- Strong process orientation with problem-solving skills.
- Critical thinking and ability to make decisions.
- Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment while also being proficient in handling monotonous tasks.
- High-level proficiency of MS Excel, Power BI.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills required, with experience operating across global teams in a multi-cultural environment.
- Excellent presentation skills.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience in supporting R&D and manufacturing environments.
- High-level proficiency of Power BI.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (preferably SAP)
- Proficiency in creating and maintaining flowcharts.
- Previous participation in business process improvements
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to travel in rare circumstances
- Willingness to work in an office.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
What We Offer
- A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
- 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 a relevant field
- 3 or more years of experience working in an R&D environment
- Familiarity with PLM systems, preferably Windchill
- Strong process orientation and problem-solving skills
- Critical thinking and decision-making ability
- High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Experience working across global, multicultural teams
- Excellent presentation skills
- Experience supporting R&D and manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP
- Proficiency creating and maintaining flowcharts
- Participation in business process improvements
- Willingness to travel in rare circumstances
- Willingness to work in an office
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!
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