Industrial Engineering Manufacturing

About the Position

Industrial Engineering Manufacturing

Join HARMAN's Industrial Engineering team in Queretaro, Mexico, for a role focused on quality, operational KPIs, and cost management in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the results of the following indicators: Security, Quality, Operational KPIs, Delivery, and Cost, for the product that is carried out in the plant.
• Apply the philosophy of HPS and develop Harman skills in employees.
• Support recurring meetings, both internal and external, to track the progress of the project.
• Coordinate the generation and release of all appropriate documentation: PFMEAS, flowcharts, Control Plans, Visual Aids, VJIs (Visual Job Instructions), plant layouts, labeling layout, etc.
• Maintain/improve the status of the project, using tools like Projectbook.
• Comply with quality systems and environmental management implemented in the company.
• Coordinate all changes to the process with Engineering areas and the implementation.
• Coordinate all changes to the product with Program Managers and the implementation.
• Comply with the review of the status of PLM.
• Review the strategic points that relate to internal meetings and expectations of customers.
• 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.
• Provide solutions through established communication channels.
• Represent the needs of the customer in internal functions according to the requirements of the Quality System and Customer Specific Requirements.
• Coordinate the new models first running, maturity gates, compliance assurance.
• Drive the design, validation, and implementation of product packaging (raw material, internal work in process, and external to customer).
• Lead the implementation of BOM changes.
• Identify and record changes with the product, process in part history.
• Provide detailed Launch Plan and execution aligned with HARMAN and customer milestones.
• Coordinate samples build, review, and feedback.
• Coordinate equipment installation in the manufacturing plant.
• Receive technical handover from IPM (Industrialization Project Manager).
• Coordinate fixture modifications to new product launches.
• Coordinate materials preparation for pre-series builds (e.g., PV).
• Lead VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) engineering changes implementation in the plant.
• Lead new cybersecurity implementations or changes in cybersecurity (test equipment).
• Ensure test coverage balance between processes.
• Drive low yield performance actions.
• Coordinate procurement of facilities.
• Drive and permanently maintain project capacity plan and layout plan for needed capacity increase through plant Engineering.
• Coordinate the update of all appropriate documentation.
• Monitor the creation of Purchase Requests for all equipment necessary.
• Document equipment and line qualification plans per customer and HARMAN requirements.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:

  • Integrity.
  • Innovation.
  • Inclusion.
  • Teamwork & Respect.
  • Excellence.
  • Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineer/Electronic/Electromechanical.
  • Deep Knowledge of PFMEAS, BOM, Engineering Changes, and documentation control, core tools.
  • Knowledge in customer EOM specific requirements.
  • 5+ years of prior experience in industrial product manufacturing environment.
  • 5 years of prior experience coordinating new projects.
  • 5 years of prior experience implementing Continuous Improvement and excellence Methods.
  • English 90%, Advance English level (reading and writing that allow fluid presentations).

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Leadership.
  • Change Orientation.
  • Collaboration.
  • Judgment.
  • Result Driven.
  • Knowledge on LPC (Life Product Cycle).
  • Communication Skills (Oral and Written).
  • Able to plan and organize.
  • Initiative.
  • Analytical.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Project management skills.
  • Achievement oriented.
  • Assertive.
  • Strategic and decisive.
  • Computer knowledge.
  • MS Project.
  • Special characteristics knowledge.

Eligibility Requirements

• 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.

Authority

The employee has the authority granted by the company through this document to make decisions for the benefit of the company and to ensure the conformity of the product, its quality, functionality, the health, and safety of the person who intervenes in the process according with quality, safety, and environmental systems and customer-specific requirements.

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!

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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.

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.

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.