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.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a general, 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

Position Summary

Responsible for the results of the following indicators: Security, Quality, Operational KPIs, Delivery and Cost, for the product that is carried out in plant. You must apply the philosophy of HPS.

Develop

Harman skills in employees.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Launch Engineer

Jr.

Launch

Engineer

Launch Technician

As a part of the supervisory responsibilities, if there is not an employee to attend the process, the direct boss will have to attend the process or assign the activities to another employee (with equal qualifications).

Job Responsibilities: Supports recurring meetings, both internal and external, to track the progress of the project.

Coordinate the generation and release of all appropriate documentation: PFMEAS, flowcharts, Control Plans, Visual Aids, VJIs (Visual Job Instructions), plant layouts, labeling layout, etc.

Maintains/improve the status of the project, using tools like Projectbook.

Comply with quality systems and environmental management implemented in the company.

Coordinates all changes to the process with Engineering areas and the implementation.





Coordinates all changes to the product with Program Managers and the implementation.

Comply with the review of the status of PLM.

Review the strategic points that relate to internal meetings and expectations of customers.

Follow up with Program Managers the outstanding points in the bull-DV.

Follow up with Program Manager the outstanding points in the runs of PV.

Follow up with Program Manager the outstanding points in the runs of R@R and PSO

Provide solutions through established communication channels.

Represent the needs of the customer in internal functions according to the requirements of the Quality System and Customer Specific Requirements.

Coordinate the new models first running, maturity gates, compliance assurance.

Drive the design, validation and implementation of product packaging (raw material, internal work in process and external to customer)

Lead the implementation of BOM changes

Identify and record changes with the product, process in part history.

Industrialization activities after M7 (PV readiness)

Provide detailed Launch Plan and execution aligned with HARMAN and customer milestones

Coordinate samples build, review and feedback

Coordinate equipment installation in manufacturing plant

Receive technical handover from IPM (Industrialization Project Manager)

Coordinate fixture modifications to new product launches

Coordinate materials preparation for pre-series builds (e.g. PV)

Lead VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) engineering changes implementation in plant

Lead new cybersecurity implementations or changes in cybersecurity (test equipment)

Ensure test coverage balance between processes

Drive low yield performance actions





Coordinate procurement of facilities

Capacity increase after M8

Drive and permanently maintain project capacity plan and layout plan for needed capacity increase through plant Engineering

Coordinate the update of all appropriate documentation

Monitor the creation of Purchase Requests for all equipment necessary

Document equipment and line qualification plans per customer and HARMAN requirements

Basic Qualifications

Integrity.

Innovation.

Inclusion.

Teamwork & Respect.

Excellence.

Bachelor Degree on Industrial Engineer/Electronic/Electromechanical.

Deep Knowledge of PFMEAS, BOM, Engineering Changes and documentation control, core tools.

Knowledge in customer EOM specific requirements

5+ years of prior experience in industrial product manufacturing environment.

5 years of prior experience coordinating new projects.

5 years of prior experience implementing Continuous Improvement and excellence Methods.

English 90%, Advance English level (reading and writing that allow fluid presentations).

Preferred Qualifications: Leadership.

Change Orientation.

Collaboration.

Judgment.

Result Driven.

Knowledge on LPC (Life Product Cycle).

Communication Skills (Oral and Written).

Able to plan and organize.

Initiative.

Analytical.

Problem solving skills.

Project management skills.

Achievement oriented.

Assertive.

Strategic and decisive.

Computer knowledge.

MS Project.

Special characteristics knowledge.

Eligibility Requirements: Willingness to travel.

Willingness to work in an office. 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.

📌 Launch Engineer (Santiago de Querétaro)
🏢 Harman International
📍 Santiago de Querétaro