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General information

Location:
Suzhou - Jiangsu, China
Job Family:
Engineering
Additional Location:
CN_Home_Office_Shanghai SU
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-54693-2026

Description & Requirements

About the Role

In this role, you will be a key contributor for driving implementation of Reliability mindset and best practices across our Automotive Division in China.

You will work in a global environment ensure our Product Reliability strategy and Automotive graded mindset is successfully achieved by using your expertise, training/coaching skills and strong multilevel communication capability.   
You will report to the Director of the team for “Global Innovative Concept product reliability”.

What You Will Do

  • Drive the creation of Product Reliability best practices
  • Drive establishment of new reliability methods and tools supporting the Product Reliability strategy
  • Ensure alignment and acceptance of Product Reliability roadmap and implementation planning with key stakeholders and Senior Management across all SBUs
  • Lead the implementation of Product Reliability best practices, methods and tools
  • Monitor and report the status of implementation planning to Senior Management
  • Use your expertise to guide and train projects in test to failure, highly accelerated life testing (HALT) and use of simulations
  • Lead creation and tracking of reliability growth models and escalate issues to key global stakeholders
  • Drive training, implementation and coaching in the program use of product usage profiles, as application of Design for Reliability methods and tools
  • Fostering the mindset required for the automotive sector in China

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other science related degree
  • 10+ years of experience in Engineering / Reliability / Quality field
  • Effective communicator at all levels incl. senior leadership within organization
  • Certified Reliability Engineer would be a plus
  • High degree of initiative, responsibility taking and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Fluent in English and Chinese (written & verbal)
  • Background in design or testing of Automotive ECU’s as well as experience in training and coaching global development teams and a structured failure analysis / problem solving experience would be a plus

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Experience in the manufacturing sector, design for manufacturing, especially in the electronics or automotive sector
  • Experience in Six Sigma (Green Belt), data science, simulation and/or machine learning and artificial intelligence applications

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment, allowing for hybrid work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
  • Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
  • Competitive wellness benefits
  • Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
  • “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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.(www.harman.com) 

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