Product Safety

Location:

Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania

Job Family:

Engineering

Worker Type Reference:

Regular - Permanent

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Career Level:

T3

Job ID:

R

Introduction: 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

The Product Safety & Conformity Representative ensures the compliant handling of requirements regarding product safety and conformity. The PSCR collaborates closely with the Program Manager and engineering teams, especially during the initial project phases, as well as Qualification Experts for review.

• PSCR contributes, develops and sets priorities for eliminating or avoiding product safety-relevant deficiencies in the product development phase (error prevention) based on customer and legal requirements
• Participates in design/process FMEA´s on safety-relevant scopes (Product Safety)
• Ensures validation of product safety-relevant requirements together with the System Test and Validation group
• Reviews of "lessons learned" checklists for qualified verification of constructions and processes under aspects of product safety.
• The PSCR also collaborates with the plant leader, head of operational quality assurance and head of development quality to ensure the product requirements are met

What You Will Do

• Identify statutory and regulatory product-safety requirements during the RFQ phase and the development project phase
• Create a validation plan to ensure compliance with product safety relevant standards and regulations (e.g. US FMVSS, Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, Regulation (EU) 2021/535)
• Ensure and coordinate communication on product-safety requirements with all relevant stakeholders, including customer representatives
• Ensure that products are designed and manufactured in a manner that minimises the occurrence of safety-relevant errors. The PSCR can also stop individual parts in the production or the delivery of products, if product safety-relevant deviations cannot be excluded based on a risk analysis
• Provide special approvals for design FMEA
• Participate in the special approval of control plans and process FMEAs
• Define responsibilities, escalation process and flow of information, including top management and customer notification regarding product safety
• Ensure appropriate communication and transfer of requirements about product safety throughout the supply chain, including customer-designated sources
• Provide and ensure training, identified by the organisation or customer, for personnel involved in product-safety related products and associated manufacturing processes
• Evaluate and approve product changes for potential effects on product safety in pre- and post-SOP phases
• Drives the assessment of the probability of failure and frequency of the affected product in case of failure
• Ensures validation of product safety-relevant requirements together with the System Test and Validation group
• Support product traceability by manufactured lot (at a minimum) throughout the supply chain
• Support lessons learned for new product introduction
• Ensure handover of relevant customer deliverables

What You Need to Be Successful

• Good knowledge of product safety laws and the product liability laws
• Good knowledge of relevant automotive regulations for product safety and reliability
• Good knowledge of risk assessment methods
• Basic knowledge of product manufacturing in the automotive industry
• Basic knowledge of OEM group requirements e.g. "VW Group Formel Q konkret, Formel Q Fähigkeit"
• Basic knowledge of relevant standards and process models (e.g. IATF 16949, VDA, Automotive SPICE)
• Basic knowledge of embedded systems
• VDA certifications / completed trainings are a plus

What Makes You Eligible

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in technical development, qualification or quality assurance.
• Willingness to work in our office in Bucharest
• Willingness to travel 10% of work time

Other:

• Proactivity and good communication skills with internal and external clients
• Excellent task and time management
• Attention to detail and "can-do" attitude
• Flexibility
• Highly organised and multitasking
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Analytical & critical thinking
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

What We Offer

• Work in international teams with the biggest worldwide automotive customer
• Attractive salary package
• Training on the job and extensive technical trainings
• Further career development opportunities
• A great package of additional benefits, such as:
  
  o Flexible working time
  
  o Medical subscription
  
  o Free parking spaces
  
  o Meal tickets
  
  o Employee discounts on our HARMAN products (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon)
  
  o Bookster account
  
  o Gym subscription, and much more...

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.

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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