Harman

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

The 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 to quality, safety, and environmental systems, and customer-specific requirements.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for manufacturing and process development during NPI launch projects at their different gates, running the validation process, and providing build-run issues and actions. 
• Responsible for sustaining and improving standardized work processes: Operation diagram, Process documentation (OMS / VJI / Visual aid), time study, SWC (Standardized work chart), line balancing efficiency, and line capacity analysis and improvement.
• Support the manufacturing process by defining work methods, material handling, fixtures, and tools. Use different techniques, practices, and procedures within their area of expertise to support plant internal projects.
• Responsible for maintaining routers (labor cost time) on SAP current and new products. 
• Responsible for plant layout changes based on new product and demand requirements. Coordinate layout changes with operations and maintenance. 
• Support drawing changes.
• Responsible for process fixture and tools design, sourcing/fabrication, and validation.
• Responsible for defining SPC, CPK, MSA, analysis, and improvement. 
• Responsible for defining the flow of the work centers, SAP (labor), and SAP (MES system).
• Active lead and responsible for continuous improvement of the process, through lean manufacturing tools and principles.
• Improvement in Ergonomics.
• Leader of PFMEA, Definition of Process Specs & BOM per operation, Process Times.
• Participate in the definition of the Control Plan with the quality team.
• Conduct root cause problem-solving analysis for the process.
• Participate and provide support related to Environmental, Health, and Safety objectives, targets, and programs.
• Interacts mainly with the departments of Quality, Production, Materials, Planning, and Maintenance, and active team members of cross-functional teams.
• Has the authority to stop a process or activity or give coaching if it detects unsafe or act-out conditions, that could put at risk the integrity and health of a worker and the environment, coordinating though Production Supervisor.
• Participate in new product introduction from prototypes, throughout mass production, product/process transfers, Increase Capacity, Process Improvements. 

What You Need to Be Successful

• B.S. in Engineering (Electronic, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronic, etc.).
• 5 years of experience in the engineering department.
• English required: Advanced (reading and writing that allows execution level, functions, and technical and conversational).
• Computer knowledge: Office, SAP, MS Project, Minitab.
• BOM configuration and engineering change management knowledge. 
• Programming and recipe development on SMT (Screen Printer, SPI, Reflow Oven Profiling, AOI, X-ray programming). 
• Strong knowledge in Soldering-Profiling Process: SMT reflow ovens, selective, and wave solder. 
• Experience in Fuji, Parmi, Koh Young, and Dage is a plus. 
• Knowledge in Boards, Finishes, and design. 
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 required. 
• Knowledge in Lead and Lead-Free processes 
• Experience in Stencils, SMT-Wave Pallets design. 

Bonus Points if You Have

• Certifications: Green belt and/or lean manufacturing is a plus. 
• Basic project administration training is a plus. 
• Integrity. 
• Innovation. 
• Inclusion. 
• Teamwork & Respect. 
• Excellence. 
• Leadership. 
• Change Orientation. 
• Collaboration. 
• Judgment. 
• Result Driven. 
• CAD software knowledge: Intermediate: drawing software, SolidWorks, Auto Cad, Pro - Eng. Design Tools. 
• Ability to understand mechanical drawings for parts and assemblies. 
• BOM configuration and engineering change management knowledge. 
• Risk Analysis oriented. 
• Core Tools Knowledge (At last PFMEA, CP, MSA, SPC). 
• Knowledge in Time study, line balancing, fixturization, and work standardization. 
• Problem-solving and Continuous improvement skills. 
• Process Optimization, Line Balancing, Process Design skills. 
• Drive or participate in automation projects with AME and suppliers related to the assembly process. 
• Experience in the use of tools and manufacturing philosophies such as A3, Poka Yoke, 8D, SMED, 5's, 8 Waste, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Etc. 
• Conflict Management. 
• Experience in Juki, Vitronics, Universal, and Phillarhouse is a plus. 
• Proficiency in mechanical and assembly problem-solving experience. 
• Knowledge in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T). 
• Experience with manual, semi-automated assembly tooling. 
• Know how on Material management for epoxy, glue, paint, etc. (shelf life, temperature, humidity controls). 
• Knowledge of packing processes and materials. 
• Torque specification. 
• Demonstrates skills for conformal coatings on the SRU /LAU/Chassis of military or commercial production assemblies, and SMT programmer.
• Removal and replacement of sub-assemblies using hand and semi-automated equipment.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willing to submit to a background screen and a drug test.
• Willingness to work in an office.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• 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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