Engineer, Engineering Process Group

A Career at HARMAN Automotive
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

About The Role
At HARMAN, we understand that effective collaboration and adaptability are essential to delivering value to our customers.

The role involves managing quality assurance (QA) processes throughout project lifecycles to meet delivery and quality targets. Responsibilities include defining strategies, scheduling activities, ensuring process compliance for reaching Automotive SPICE level 3 on Strategic Business Unit (SBU) level.

Your Team
This position reports to the Engineering Excellence Manager in Romania. As an integral member of a global team, the person in this role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Automotive Engineering Excellence, Development Quality and the Process Owners and Experts of our SBU Connectivity Software Domains. These teams work closely together to ensure that process improvement initiatives are strategically aligned, technically sound, and effectively adopted across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Establish, tailor, and evangelize quality standards that meet ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, and internal safety & quality requirements.
• Align engineering processes according to Automotive SPICE with respect to customer requirements.
• Defining strategies, scheduling activities, ensuring process compliance for reaching Automotive SPICE level 3 on Strategic Business Unit (SBU) level.
• Creating and administering process and development documents regarding consistency.
• Train and support Process Owners in HARMAN internal and external assessments.
• Support the HARMAN Business Management System (BMS) group to define the rollout and training strategy.
• Support the regional owner and experts in executing the BMS training as defined.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Automotive Quality Management
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Automotive SPICE process assessment model (PAM)
• Proven expertise in software architecture and in developing complex software systems.
• Demonstrated ownership of software quality programs for safety-critical production products.
• Strong communication skills, able to coach, collaborate, and negotiate across functions.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Automotive SPICE Provisional Assessor
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2.
• Experience with common standards such as functional safety (ISO 26262), and, if applicable, cybersecurity (ISO
• Automotive and Infotainment Industry experience.

What Makes You Eligible

• Intrinsically motivated, achievement-oriented, and deeply passionate about technology.
• Able to understand concepts and use structured reasoning.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Fast learner, able to synthesize large amounts of information accurately.
• Demonstrate robust critical thinking and adept problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Work in international teams with the world's largest automotive manufacturers
• Use HARMAN Flex – choose the right working model fitting their job (WFH, Hybrid or Office)
• Access career development opportunities and get both on the job training on high-end automotive projects, as well as extensive technical trainings.
• Access HARMAN Web shop with large employee discounts for audio products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG
• Are encouraged to a healthy work/life balance with a progressive holiday plan based on total work experience, 2 sick days, 3 days off compensation for weekend legal holidays and flextime.
• And of course, enjoy meal tickets, a premium medical subscription, fitness discounts and other corporate perks.