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General information

Location:
Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T3
Job ID:
R-47432-2025

Description & Requirements

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

At HARMAN, we understand that effective collaboration and adaptability are essential to delivering value to our customers.

The role involves managing quality assurance (QA) processes throughout project lifecycles to meet delivery and quality targets. Responsibilities include defining strategies, scheduling activities, ensuring process compliance for reaching Automotive SPICE level 3 on Strategic Business Unit (SBU) level.

Your Team

This position reports to the Engineering Excellence Manager in Romania. As an integral member of a global team, the person in this role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Automotive Engineering Excellence, Development Quality and the Process Owners and Experts of our SBU Connectivity Software Domains. These teams work closely together to ensure that process improvement initiatives are strategically aligned, technically sound, and effectively adopted across the organization.

What You Will Do

  • Establish, tailor, and evangelize quality standards that meet ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, and internal safety & quality requirements.
  • Align engineering processes according to Automotive SPICE with respect to customer requirements.
  • Defining strategies, scheduling activities, ensuring process compliance for reaching Automotive SPICE level 3 on Strategic Business Unit (SBU) level.
  • Creating and administering process and development documents regarding consistency.
  • Train and support Process Owners in HARMAN internal and external assessments.
  • Support the HARMAN Business Management System (BMS) group to define the rollout and training strategy.
  • Support the regional owner and experts in executing the BMS training as defined.

What You Need to be Successful

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Automotive Quality Management
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the Automotive SPICE process assessment model (PAM)
  • Proven expertise in software architecture and in developing complex software systems.
  • Demonstrated ownership of software quality programs for safety-critical production products.
  • Strong communication skills, able to coach, collaborate, and negotiate across functions.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Automotive SPICE Provisional Assessor
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2.
  • Experience with common standards such as functional safety (ISO 26262), and, if applicable, cybersecurity (ISO 21434).
  • Automotive and Infotainment Industry experience.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Intrinsically motivated, achievement-oriented, and deeply passionate about technology.
  • Able to understand concepts and use structured reasoning.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Fast learner, able to synthesize large amounts of information accurately.
  • Demonstrate robust critical thinking and adept problem-solving skills.

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 (WFH, 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 Web shop 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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You Belong Here 
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  
 
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  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.HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)