Principal Engineer, Supplier Quality

About the Position

We are seeking a Principal Engineer, Supplier Quality to join our team in Seoul, Korea. This role involves overseeing supplier quality activities and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Own overall global responsibility for all preventive supplier quality activities for all assigned suppliers.
• Contribute to developing, driving, and owning the global category-specific quality strategy that aligns with business objectives.
• Build and own appropriate supplier relationships with all assigned suppliers.
• Work with Category Management, Best Cost Analytics, HW and Component Engineering on technology roadmap plans and new supplier qualification initiatives.
• Support Category Management in supply base optimization.
• Qualify and re-qualify suppliers in the category to ensure HARMAN only has business with capable suppliers.
• Support the source board preparation and supplier selection process, communicating difficult concepts and negotiating with suppliers technical specifications to meet the project requirements.
• Determine category-specific requirements for quality assurance activities at suppliers.
• Be the interface to other departments (e.g., PM, Engineering, Procurement) to discuss requirements for suppliers.
• Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning activities (Feasibility Study, FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, etc.) with the assigned supplier along the entire lifecycle of a component to ensure good quality from Start until End of Production (SOP till EOP).
• Lead others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
• Support HARMAN programs with the timely release of supplier’s PPAP.
• Monitor the supplier quality performance and drive for improvement activities in case needed.
• Manage effective supplier negotiations and event-driven quality improvement activities to meet quality targets.
• Support Quality in Problem Solving activities or escalations with the supplier, interpreting internal/external business challenges and recommending best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
• Escalate issues adequately and effectively, leading functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity including specialized training for other SQEs and PQEs.
• Visit the supplier on a regular basis for all the above-mentioned activities and tasks.
• Enhance all processes, tools, systems, etc. used in SQE to make the work most efficient, reliable, and in compliance with applicable standards, like IATF16949, VDA, etc.
• Train, oversee, and coach colleagues in and outside of SQE category-specific topics and on the latest technologies.
• Set priorities and balance the available resources based on criticality of the issue, component, technology, supplier, program, and other factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering / graduated engineer
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in quality and/or manufacturing processes.
• 10 years’ Experience in automotive industry.
• Strong experience in quality problem solving and good knowledge of problem-solving methodology and statistical tools and methods.
• Expertise in development, qualification, manufacturing, and test processes.
• Proven experience and knowledge in Quality core tools and standards, like IATF, VDA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, etc.
• Proven ability to lead and achieve on-quality, on-cost, and on-time commitments.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Success in collaborating with key work partners and able to maintain relationships at the working level.
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.
• An effective team player committed to organizational goals, fostering collaboration among team members.
• Ability in communication across cultures.
• Magnet Technology and Magnet Manufacturing experience required.

Nice to Have

• SAP, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• Experience in auditing suppliers for conformance to quality standards (ISO9001, IATF16949, VDA 6.3).

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.
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

About the Company

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.