Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary · Hybrid
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Skills: Value Engineering, Value Analysis, Cost-Calculation Methods, Procurement Processes, Data Analytics
Juarez, Sonora, Mexico · Remote OK
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Skills: Risk Detection, Accident Investigation, Legal Compliance, Hazardous Waste Management, Chemical Control
Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico · On-site
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Skills: Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, SMT Process, 5S Methodology, Pneumatics
Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary · Hybrid
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Skills: Budget Planning, Cost Tracking, Purchase Order Management, Travel Administration, Audit Support
Juarez, Sonora, Mexico · Remote OK
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Skills: PFMEAS, BOM, Drawing Interpretation, Documentation Control, Industrial Manufacturing
Querétaro, Mexico · On-site
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Skills: Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Pneumatics, Electricity, Electronics
Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico · On-site
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Skills: Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Electricity, Electronics, Electrical Diagram Interpretation
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote OK
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Skills: General Ledger Accounting, US GAAP, IFRS, SAP, S/4HANA
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote OK
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Skills: General Ledger Accounting, US GAAP, IFRS, SAP, S/4HANA
Garching, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid
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Skills: C++, C, Embedded Systems, Audio DSP, Linux
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote OK
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Skills: General Ledger Accounting, US GAAP, IFRS, SAP, S/4HANA
Gurgaon, Haryana, India · Remote OK
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Skills: Brand Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Trade Marketing, Omnichannel Marketing, P&L Management
Székesfehérvár, Central Transdanubia, Hungary · On-site
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Novi, Michigan, United States · Remote OK
$79k–$116k/yr
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Skills: Process Improvement, Project Management, SAP IBP, SAP S4HANA, Supply Chain Management
Mumbai City, Maharashtra, India · Remote OK
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Karlsbad, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · On-site
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Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote OK
$117k–$172k/yr
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Chon Buri, Thailand · On-site
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Chon Buri, Thailand · On-site
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Skills: Electronic Testing, Labview, TestStand, C#, VB Programming
Shanghai, Shanghai, China · Hybrid
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Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Data Analysis
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Lead the Automotive Value Engineering team to implement strategies and methods that improve product value and overall profitability. Define the vision, mission, and metrics for value analysis while managing a global team of engineers.
Requires a Master's degree in Engineering or Economics with at least 15 years of leadership experience and 10 years in Value Management. Must possess technical competency in electronic products and a strong data-leveraged approach to drive results.
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
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Automotive Value Engineering team and related Value Engineering strategies and methods to improve HARMAN Automotive products value, which creates substantial impact on HARMAN's overall profitability.
The scope of value improvement considers: pre- and post-SOP electronics and acoustics projects, products, function, material, processes, SW and license, product quality and carbon.
You will be accountable for ensuring that Value Engineering, and the related cross-functional teams, successfully identify and mature the value pipeline. You will also define priorities across products to maximize the impact of Value Management, applying state-of-the-art processes and methods.
Your Team
This position will report to the Director, Value Management, and will have a global team of 7 direct reports of Value Management engineers.
What You Will Do
Create Vision, Mission and Strategy as well as metrics for Value Engineering activities in regards of:
Standardization of Value Analysis methods and tools across the division.
Define Value Improvement ideation & Pipeline generation methodologies.
Filtering and hardening measures for execution.
Upskilling of division to create a value conscious product mindset.
Define and ensure successful utilization of Value Management methods and tools globally by the Automotive Division to analyze value and improve value of complex products and factors. The methods and tools will focus on:
Value Analysis including Function/Cost analysis.
Commercial idea generation methods and tools.
Technical idea generations methods and tools.
DfX methods and tools
Ensure effective hardening of value improvement measures by defining and rolling out of following activities by cross-functional teams:
Risk identification and mitigation.
Feasibility checking methods from commercial and technical perspective considering legal, customer requirements and obligations.
Filtering of ideas to maximize impact of divisional value management.
Ensure and own the quality of measured data, including the software environment and infrastructure to report, track and monitor the VM initiatives.
Ensure team transparency with data and analytics.
Delivering idea generations, ideas, measures to Automotive Value Management PM organization for execution.
Ensure value conscious mindset across the division by:
Close cooperation with engineering, operations and program teams during design milestones.
Creating Value Management lessons learned and define projects for continuous improvement.
Developing and roll-out of methods and tools.
Train and coach cross-functional teams.
Master's degree in Engineering or Economics.
Minimum 15 years of proven experience either managing direct reports globally or leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization in engineering fields.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Value Management methodologies and processes.
Outstanding motivation to challenge status quo and improve HARMAN Automotive division’s profitability.
Technical competency in electronic products (electrical, mechanical, semiconductor components).
Proven experience in best-in-class procurement processes and familiarity with the automotive global supply base and Design for X best practices.
Understanding of cost-calculation methods and fact-based negotiations.
Strong data and analytics competency; data-leveraged approach to drive progress and measure results.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Experience with automotive electronics is highly desirable.
Technical competency in electronic products (electrical, mechanical, semiconductor components).
Experience with data-leveraged approach to drive progress and measure results
German and/or Chinese language skills are a plus.
Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel.
Be willing to work in an office in Budapest (hybrid).
Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.).
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.
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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.
HARMAN designs and manufactures consumer and professional audio products, automotive electronics and audio systems.
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
Offices: 400 Atlantic St, Stamford, Connecticut 06901, US · Garching, DE · Mountain View, California, US · 8500 Balboa Blvd, Los Angeles, California 91329, US · Amsterdam, NL
HARMAN designs and manufactures consumer and professional audio products, automotive electronics and audio systems.
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
Offices: 400 Atlantic St, Stamford, Connecticut 06901, US · Garching, DE · Mountain View, California, US · 8500 Balboa Blvd, Los Angeles, California 91329, US · Amsterdam, NL
