Manager, MBU

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.

Introduction: 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 the results of the following indicators: Security, Quality, Operational KPIs, Delivery and Cost, for the product that is carried out in plant after M8. You must apply the philosophy of HPS. Develop Harman skills in employees.

What You Will Do

General

• Supports recurring meetings, both internal and external, to track the progress of the project.
• Comply with quality systems and environmental management implemented in the company.
• Review the strategic points that relate to internal meetings and expectations of customers.
• Represent the needs of the customer in internal functions according to the requirements of the Quality System and Customer Specific Requirements.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through established communication channels.
• Lead activities for customer visits and audits
• Define and communicate the project team (site and extended) and resources assigned to the project

Mass production

• Maintains the status of the project after M8 to EOP, using tools like projectbook according to internal procedures.
• Deliver production product per customer requirements
• Drive material and build plans to ship on time through proper customer demand review and cascading
• Demand planning – delivery commitment to demand
• Coordinates change management related to shop floor
• Comply with the review of the status of PLM.
• Coordinates all changes to the process with Engineering areas and the implementation.
• Coordinates all changes to the product with Program Managers and the implementation.
• Comply with the review of the status of PLM.
• Identify and record changes with the product, process in part history.
• Foster positive environment and ensure development to create high-performance MBU team
• Establish a weekly/bi-weekly meeting with MBU team to review KPI status and coordinate resources to meet team commitments
• Work closely with CBU and customer to provide solid data for business planning and long term capacity planning
• Sustain Customer Specific Requirements confirmation after M7 (PV readiness)
• Secure cycle times sustaining against capacity plan throughout program life

New product Introduction

• Drive new project capacity plan, production allocation and layout plan for new project
• Coordinate the release of all appropriate documentation: PFMEAS, flowcharts, Control Plans, Visual Aids, etc.
• Establish project Budget and CAPEX application
• Monitor the creation of Purchase Requests for all equipment necessary for the project with Process & Test Engineering.
• Follow up with Program Managers the outstanding points in the bull-DV.
• Follow up with Program Manager the outstanding points in the runs of PV.
• Follow up with Program Manager the outstanding points in the runs of R@R and PSO.
• Coordinate the new models first running, maturity gates, compliance assurance.
• Kick off and lead APQP control run review
• Verify BOM correctness with cross functional teams
• Lead control run material readiness review
• Responsible for pre-production customer deliveries plus engineering, sales marketing and PV testing sample deliveries.
• Work with PM closely to solve engineering related issues to meet project maturity requirement
• Drive project risk management, escalate to proper CPM or management team on time if potential risks and proposed alternatives
• Lead TOW (Transfer of Work) between plants/sites project management

What You Need to Be Successful

• Integrity.
• Innovation.
• Inclusion.
• Teamwork & Respect.
• Excellence.
• Communication Skills (Oral and Written).
• Able to plan and organize.
• Initiative.
• Analytical.
• Problem solving skills.
• Project management skills.
• Goals achievement oriented.
• Assertive.
• Strategic and decisive.
• Bachelor Degree on Industrial Engineer/Electronic/Electromechanical.
• Deep Knowledge of PFMEAS, BOM, Engineering Changes, documentation control, core tools.
• Knowledge in customer EOM specific requirements.
• 8+ years of prior experience in industrial product manufacturing environment.
• 8 years of prior experience coordinating new projects and managing engineering and process changes.
• 8 years of prior experience implementing Continuous Improvement and excellence Methods.
• English 90%, Advanced English level (C1 or equivalent - reading and writing that allow fluid presentations).

Bonus Points if You Have

• Leadership.
• Change Orientation.
• Collaboration.
• Judgment.
• Result Driven.
• Change Orientation.
• Knowledge on LPC (Life Product Cycle).
• Computer knowledge.
• MS Project.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work in an office.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

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
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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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.