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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.\nA Career at HARMAN Automotive\nWe’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\nEngineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience\nCombine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence\nAdvance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment\nWhat You’ll Be Part Of\nThe Position will act as the project lead for all SQE relevant topics associated with the assigned HARMAN customer projects and program projects. This role will be the interface between the project team members and all SQEs globally for all supplier quality relevant topics\nThe SQE PL will ensure that all project relevant aspects with regards to quality, customer specific requirements, time schedule, etc. are known to all the SQEs supporting the specific HARMAN project\nThis role will conduct a Component Priority Assessment for all components on the BOM to identify the one with the biggest risk. In close cooperation with the respective SQEs advanced quality planning activities (APQP) will be applied for those components. The SQE PL will monitor and report the progress of NPI and APQP activities for all the relevant components on the Bill of Material into the Program Manager. In case of identified risks or shortfalls in the supply chain the SQE PL will take appropriate actions to get back on track. This position will be the first escalation level in case there are critical quality or NPI issues with suppliers in the HARMAN project\nThe successful candidate will determine and implement new supplier quality specific strategies to better support the HARMAN project execution and product launches. This requires knowledge of the business unit's technology and product roadmaps and specific expertise in the quality assurance of components\nThe successful candidate will set priorities and balance the available resources based on criticality of the project, component, technology, supplier, and other factors\nHow You’ll Make An Impact\nAct as the project lead for all SQE relevant topics associated with the assigned HARMAN customer projects and program projects\nOversee globally all preventive supplier quality activities for components on a BOMs for assigned projects\nDevelop, drive, and own global supplier quality strategies to better support the HARMAN project execution impacting directly the customer and project objectives\nConduct a Component Priority Assessment for all components on the BOM to identify the ones with the biggest risk based on the specialized depth expertise on Harman purchased components\nCPA and CPL communicating difficult concepts and negotiating with others to adopt a different point of view, solutions and assessments\nMonitor and report the progress of NPI and APQP activities for all the relevant components on the Bill of Material into the Program Manager. In case of identified risks or shortfalls in the supply chain take appropriate actions to get it back on track\nDetermine supplier risk assessment measurements and develop business impact criteria for evaluating program quality risk\nDetermine the direction, policies and methods needed to establish a comprehensive and coordinated approach for preventive supplier quality assurance efforts for the associated programs\nMonitor the PPAP status for all components on the BOM and support HARMAN projects with the timely release of all suppliers´ PPAP\nProject specific handling and coordination of Problems Solving activities or escalations with the associated SQE and supplier during the launch phase\nSet priorities and balance the available resources based on criticality of the project, issue, component, technology, supplier, and other factors\nEscalate to the SQE Director to allocate appropriate resource to deal with changing demands and needs from internal/external customers.\nMonitoring and meeting program specific timelines and schedules.\nProgram specific tracking and reporting existing quality processes for preventive supplier quality assurance activities\nInterface with Program Management, Engineering, Customer Quality, and Supplier Quality for supplier specific quality issues focusing on best practices to improve products and processes\nProject handover to plant SQA after supplier Safe Launch Plan completed\nProgram specific handling / coordination of supplier caused quality problems in product launch phase\nLead Digital Global process improvements associated to programs\nDevelop and implement innovative solutions to manage information from multiple Program Management Systems\nWhat Makes You A Strong Fit\nBachelor’s Degree in engineering / graduated engineer\nMinimum 5 years of working experience in quality and/or manufacturing processes\n5 years’ Experience in automotive industry\nKnowledge of the principles and procedures related to, Supplier Quality, Program Management, Problem Solving Methodology (8D), Automotive Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), IATF 16949 requirements, and quality operating systems\nExperience and knowledge in Quality core tools and standards, like IATF, VDA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, etc\nProven ability to lead and achieve on-quality, on-cost, and on-time commitments\nStrong negotiation and relationship-building skills\nSuccess in collaborating with key work partners and able to maintain relationships at the working level\nKnowledge of statistical methods, problem solving methodologies, PPAP, FMEA, measurement system assessment (MSA), APQP and automotive quality management systems\nTracking of data and information in computer databases or spreadsheets. Communicating and presenting data to stakeholders to drive for resolution of issue\nAbility to work well under pressure\nTeam oriented and self-driven\nConflict resolution\nSAP experience is a must\nMSOffice Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc)\nExperience in program management terminology, maturity gates, schedules and timelines, etc\nAbility to communicate across cultures\nThings To Know\nBe willing to travel up to 25%, domestic and international travel\nWhat You Can Expect\nFlexible work environment\nAccess to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)\nExtensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University\nCompetitive wellness benefits\nTuition Reimbursement\nAccess to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria\nAn inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development\nHARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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