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
Under indirect supervision solves complex problems, Planning, coordinating and / or executing, monitoring and controlling activities for launch projects.
Responsible for the results of indicators: Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost, for the new product, until EOL projects.
Must apply the philosophy of HPSThe employee has the authority granted by the company through this document to make decisions for the benefit of the company to ensure the conformity of the product, its quality, functionality, the health and safety of the person who intervenes in the process according with quality, safety and environmental systems and customer specific requirements.
Your Team
Direct reports NPI engineers B, NPI engineers C, technicians
What You Will Do
- Responsible for new Launch projects on the assigned area.
- Supports recurring meetings, both internal and external, to track the progress of the project.
- Apply a wide variety of techniques, practices and procedures that enable to solve problems and complex projects that require analytical skills and initiative with minimal supervision.
- Perform activities such as project management: planning, coordination, implementation, monitors and control program of activities and resources.
- Interacts with all departments: Quality, Production, Materials, Planning, Maintenance, project management, AME and Design.
- Leader of the launch process in all phases.
- Responsible for validating the integrity of BOM's of the Launch products.
- Request, analyze, Coordinate Engineering changes when required.
- Perform internal/external deviations when required.
- Responsible for quotes of new products.
- Support and assure the deliverables of the launch project: PFMEA, Control plan, consumables
- Review process specifications with design staff to ensure our process are compatible with design objectives.
- Coordinate root cause problem solving analysis for new launch projects.
- Responsible of Raw Material validation for new launch.
- Responsible to request and coordinate new equipment or technologies to AME support function.
- Works closely with multi-disciplinary teams to effectively design, launch.
- Support and assure cost justifications and ROI for Launch projects.
- Assist with first article component inspection and approval.
- Ability to read and interpret drawing (schematics).
- Represent the needs of the customer in internal functions according to the requirements of the Quality System and Customer Specific Requirements.
- Participate and provides support related with environmental, Health and Safety objectives, targets, and programs.
- Has the authority to stop a process or activity or give coaching if it detects unsafe or acts conditions, that could put at risk the integrity and health of a worker and environment, in coordination with Production Supervisor.
What You Need
- Integrity.
- Innovation.
- Inclusion.
- Teamwork & Respect.
- Excellence.
- Engineering Professional (Electronic, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronic, etc.).
- 5 years’ experience in the working on a manufacturing facility
- 3 years of experience coordinate Launch projects.
- English required advanced (Reading and Writing, which allows fluid presentations of projects and / or participation in negotiation processes).
- Computer knowledge: Advanced (Office, drawing software, SAP, MS project).
- Knowledge of cost engineering.
- Deep Knowledge of PFMEA, BOM, Engineering Changes and documentation control.
- Ability to understand mechanical drawings for parts and assemblies.
- Certifications: Green belt desired.
- Project administration training desired.
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001
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.
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!
