Sr. Launch Engineer

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
- Have you heard of JBL or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands? The markets we are leading in, are fast paced, fun and dynamic._
- We make headphones, portable speakers for Consumer, also Professional audio for Stadiums and Live Concerts, and for Automotive, audio and connectivity._
- At HARMAN, you have more than a career. Our agile culture gives you the chance to rapidly develop your skills, learn quickly and find ways to create excellent results. We invite you to constantly challenge yourself, cultivate new ideas, work on something new and enhance your abilities. There are many great opportunities across all of our HARMAN divisions and locations. Like this one._

About the Role

Under indirect supervision solves complex problems, Planning, coordinating and / or executing, monitoring and controlling activities for launch projects.

Responsible for the results of indicators: Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost, for the new product, until EOL projects.

Your Team

Direct reports NPI engineers B, NPI engineers C, technicians

What You Will Do
- Responsible for new Launch projects on the assigned area.
- Supports recurring meetings, both internal and external, to track the progress of the project.
- Perform activities such as project management: planning, coordination, implementation, monitors and control program of activities and resources.
- Interacts with all departments: Quality, Production, Materials, Planning, Maintenance, project management, AME and Design.
- Leader of the launch process in all phases.
- Responsible for validating the integrity of BOM's of the Launch products.
- Request, analyze, Coordinate Engineering changes when required.
- Perform internal/external deviations when required.
- Responsible for quotes of new products.
- Support and assure the deliverables of the launch project: PFMEA, Control plan, consumables
- Review process specifications with design staff to ensure our process are compatible with design objectives.
- Coordinate root cause problem solving analysis for new launch projects.
- Responsible of Raw Material validation for new launch.
- Responsible to request and coordinate new equipment or technologies to AME support function.
- Works closely with multi-disciplinary teams to effectively design, launch.
- Support and assure cost justifications and ROI for Launch projects.
- Assist with first article component inspection and approval.
- Ability to read and interpret drawing (schematics).
- Represent the needs of the customer in internal functions according to the requirements of the Quality System and Customer Specific Requirements.
- Participate and provides support related with environmental, Health and Safety objectives, targets, and programs.
- Has the authority to stop a process or activity or give coaching if it detects unsafe or acts conditions, that could put at risk the integrity and health of a worker and environment, in coordination with Production Supervisor.

What You Need
- Integrity.
- Innovation.
- Inclusion.
- Teamwork & Respect.
- Excellence.
- Engineering Professional (Electronic, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronic, etc.).
- 5 years’ experience in the working on a manufacturing facility
- 3 years of experience coordinate Launch projects.
- English required advanced (Reading and Writing, which allows fluid presentations of projects and / or participation in negotiation processes).
- Computer knowledge: Advanced (Office, drawing software, SAP, MS project).
- Knowledge of cost engineering.
- Deep Knowledge of PFMEA, BOM, Engineering Changes and documentation control.
- Ability to understand mechanical drawings for parts and assemblies.
- Certifications: Green belt desired.
- Project administration training desired.
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001

What is Nice to Have
- Team player, Customer Focus
- Leadership.
- Collaboration.
- Change orientation.
- Judgment.
- Results-driven

What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to work in an office in Tijuana, BC.
- Willing to submit to a background screen and a drug test.Willingness to work in an office.
- Travel 30%

What We Offer
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.)
- Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies
- Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global environment
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
- Tuition Reimbursement
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