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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
Responsible for supervising and ensuring proper management of scrap generated in electronic manufacturing processes, ensuring control, traceability, safe disposal, and compliance with corporate policies, quality standards, and environmental regulations, while promoting waste reduction and value recovery. You will lead the development of ongoing scrap reduction projects and track metrics. In this role, you will report to the different department managers. Develop ideas to achieve process optimization, increase capacity, and cost inventory reduction through continuous improvement and innovative strategies for deployment, applying Harman Production System philosophy.
What You Will Do
Manage scrap inventory (electronic and other material) from its generation to its final disposal.
Register, classify, and document scrap by type, cause, generating area, and economic value.
Analyze scrap trends to identify root causes and reduction opportunities.
Coordinate the segregation, storage, and safe handling of scrap.
Prepare monthly scrap reports: volume, cost, top offenders, recovery, and savings.
Provide support with internal and external audits (quality, environmental, and client).
Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance to reduce waste and improve processes.
Authorize movements and dispositions of scrap under the established guidelines.
Request corrective actions related to excessive scrap generation.
Support for manufacturing areas.
Keep areas focused on the philosophy 5S’s.
Maintain documentation updated.
Personal payroll.
KPI, IKPI, and Scorecard metrics.
Attendance of meetings (5S’s, Yield, SQDC, etc.).
Planning for support to manufacturing areas.
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering or related career.
1 to 3 years in manufacturing.
Experience in the electronics industry is desirable.
ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, similar).
Safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Data analysis and report preparation.
Teamwork & Respect.
Advanced English level 80% (reading and writing).
Risk-oriented analysis.
Core Tools knowledge (At least FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC).
Problem-solving and Continuous improvement skills.
Conflict Management.
Basic usage of the Microsoft Office suite.
Bonus Points if You Have
Organization and administrative control.
Attention to detail and discipline in records.
Data analysis and focus on continuous improvement.
Effective communication and teamwork.
Integrity and handling of confidential information.
Ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously without compromising delivery dates.
What Makes You Eligible
Willingness to travel.
Willingness to work in an office or on the production floor.
Ability to work with multinational teams.
What We Offer
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
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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 Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering or related career
- 1 to 3 years in manufacturing
- Experience in the electronics industry is desirable
- ERP systems expertise (SAP, Oracle, similar)
- Advanced English level 80% (reading and writing)
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!
