Principal Specialist: Supplier quality Engineer (Electrical commodity & Display)
Job Description
Pune - Maharashtra, India - Old Mumbai-Pune Rd.
Job Family:
Quality
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
P4(A)
Job ID:
R-52158-2026
Description & Requirements
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
This position works for the target that Harman has a base of capable suppliers and that purchased products meet internal and external customer expectations. This position will be responsible for driving supplier quality improvement initiatives throughout the corporation with major emphases in the Harman India.
What You Will Do
The P4. Supplier quality engineer position is responsible for managing outsourcing suppliers, ensuring product quality, testing and reliability throughout the product lifecycle. The position has the responsibility for developing the appropriate preventive quality processes in suppliers and metrics to minimize return and maximize customer satisfaction.
This position shall be able to perform team vision setting with SWOT analysis and responsible to tracking actions defined.
Establish short term/Long term supplier quality business plan to fulfill company visions.
Drive cost engineering mind with deep knowledge of commodity experience.
Conflict management skills are required to deal with various circumstances within/outside of organization.
Monitoring supplier quality performance and continuous improvement with assigned suppliers.
Perform regular performance review with supplier to set up strategic targets for key suppliers.
Track and communicate with Program team, BUI team to follow up CPA/CPL status and take care of escalation.
Prioritize properly to deal with critical or urgent cases from internal/external customer
Working closely with purchasing team to set up commodity strategy and take ownership for supplier development.
Take lead the Harman global complex modules and displays related supplier quality development.
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor’s degree required in electronic or engineering equivalent.
+ 7 years’ related experience in automotive environment, involved in electrical commodity manufacturing and supplier quality engineering.
Deep understanding of AIAG 5 core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA), problem solving methodology and automotive QMS (Quality Management Systems: VDA and IATF 16949). Direct experience with suppliers required.
Deep Knowledge on electrical module SMT/Assembly manufacturing process display and components (Semiconductors/PCB/mechanical commodity), reliability failure mechanism and the relevant standards like IPC/Jedec/AECQ/ANSI-ESD and so on.
Automotive Suppliers or customer audit experienced
Manufacturing capacity analysis ex. Run at rate analysis
Bonus Points if You Have
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 products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
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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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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Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ 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 one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.
