What are the responsibilities and job description for the RFQ Manager (m/f/d) position at Harman International?
Description & Requirements
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
As the RFQ Manager in the global RFQ (Request for Quotation) team, you will be part of the rapidly growing Business Unit Connectivity. You will contribute significantly to the growth of our hardware, software and services business. You will report to the Director Global RFQ. There are no direct reports associated with this position.
What You Will Do
- You will work closely with our sales organization to identify and win new Connectivity business globally. Connectivity includes communications modules, V2X, antennas, gateways and related systems and software.
- Working in cooperation with Customer Account Management sales managers, you will engage early with our Automotive OEMs (research, engineering) and represent our Business Unit with technical expertise at the customer to maximize our Connectivity business.
- You will work closely with customer engineering teams to understand requirements, influence the customers’ technical direction and build confidence in Harman’s products and product delivery capabilities.
- Coordinating technical peer meetings between Harman experts and customer peers to enable technical dialogs that could influence customer specifications and RFQs.
- You will manage the creation of proposals in response to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for Connectivity solutions based upon customer requirements.
- Active steering during RFI/RFQ-phase to compile feasibility studies and to complete product performance specification.
- Coordination of all requirement engineering activities and requirement analysis
- Steering of Team 1 with related sub-teams and external suppliers
- Top level planning and controlling
- Report out to customer and internal management and peer teams.
- Align technical and commercial program targets with functional departments.
- You will work closely with Product Management to feed that function with customer requirements and creative ideas in order to define and develop differentiating products.
- You will work closely with solution architect and make sure that all required aspects are covered well in technical proposal and also in BOM
- You will work with finance, procurement, engineering and manufacturing team to collect all required BC inputs and make sure that BC is prepared along with finance team and its reviewed with required stakeholder before approval gates
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related degree (BS Computer Engineering, for example), MBA is a plus
- Minimum of 5 years working experience in the technology industry or automotive industry
- Experience with SW and HW development projects and processes
- Experience and good skills in working with software tools in general (DOORS, Excel, JIRA, Confluence,…)
- A broad technical background with general knowledge of cellular and network technology, standards, mobile devices, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Infotainment systems, inter-vehicle communications (buses), advanced safety, cloud-based services, software architectures, and automotive-grade products and processes.
- Strong customer focus required.
- Able to push forward topics, decisions and escalations in heterogeneous teams.
- Technical and commercial English fluently
- Ability to motivate and to communicate.
- Ability to maintain technical expertise/competence with the ever-changing technology.
- Enthusiastic, creative and desire to constantly learn about business and technical topics.
- Ability to communicate advanced and complex concepts and ideas persuasively and concisely to all levels.
- Good presentation skills
- Willingness to travel from time to time.
- Flexibility
- Highly organized and multitasking
Bonus Points if You Have
- Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in an automotive tier-1 or tier-2 supplier of electronic components or automotive OEMs
What Makes You Eligible
- Knowledge in Infotainment/Telematics systems and experience in working inside Automotive projects
- Willingness to travel from time to time, domestic and international
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
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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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Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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.HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)
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