Harman

About the Role

Assigned to support the Product Specification and Program Execution teams in the development of mechanical and electro-mechanical components for Headphone and Wearable products. Provides input to Product Specification team to match potential supplier's development capability with product requirements and design. Gauges how much of the actual development each supplier is capable of doing for us on a given product. Reviews product designs with supplier to insure understanding of all product requirements prior to quotation. Responsible for assisting our suppliers and future suppliers with mechanical design, and to act as liaison between suppliers and the Harman Consumer Mechanical Engineering group. Oversees or executes component or product verification testing according to test plans.

What You Will Do

• Reviews customer request and cooperate with cross function team to develop new headphone or wearable products; provide necessary inputs at each internal key milestone
• Responsible for mechanical feasibility study, architecture, SPEC, and basic cost estimation before RFQ.
• Interface between Harman design team (ID) and ODMs engineering team
• Drive ODM mechanical design team and engineering team to ensure on time and on quality mechanical delivery from build phase to production phase
• Accurately and regularly reports all mechanical issues from customer and supplier.
• Provides direct as needed on-site interface with suppliers and sub-supplier program management, engineering, and manufacturing groups.
• Works very closely with customer and on site to discuss mechanical design with customer as needed
• Review and approve NPI project mechanical design 3D/2D drawing
• Responsible for overseeing suppliers detail design and methods to ensure compliance with our product goals and quality standards
• On site trouble shooting and technical support at suppliers or sub-supplier as needed

What You Need

• BSME with 7+ years of consumer electronics product engineering and development experience
• Good English and Chinese communication, email, con-calls and presentation
• Experience with plastic and metal part design, tooling, molding; post process/surface treatment like painting, printing, anodizing, USW, laser etching, plating, PVD;  water-proof products design experience is a plus
• Proficient in the use of software tools such as, ACAD, Pro-e
• Prefer a solid understanding of DOE,GD&T;SPC
• Team management experience and project management experience are both plus
• Good verbal and written communications skills, including technical documentation using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Open Minded and willing to work outside the box
• Honest and understands the value in reporting both good and bad news
• Schedule driven
• Innovative and willing to take calculated risks
• Able to work with aggressive goals on multiple programs
• Self-Motivated to be the best he/she can be
• Willing to work under strong stress

What Makes You Eligible

• 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.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment

• 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

• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development