Junior Engineer - Production Assembly Job in Pune at Harman Connected

Harman Connected is hiring for the role of Junior Engineer - Production Assembly!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Manage daily operations for assembly lines manufacturing Connected Car and Car Audio Products.
• Monitor production targets, cycle time and manpower planning to ensure output meets demand.
• Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WI).
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ESD standards.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering teams to address in-process defects, deviations, and audits.
• Support PPAP, FMEA, and root cause analysis (RCA) for production issues.
• Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Poka-Yoke, SMED).
• Drive improvements in OEE, Productivity and First Pass Yield (FPY).
• Optimize layout and workflow to reduce cycle time and waste.
• Monitor health and performance of assembly fixtures, jigs, tools and automated stations.
• Coordinate with maintenance for timely breakdown maintenance.
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) and equipment validation activities.
• Train operators on new product assembly processes, safety, and quality norms.
• Ensure adherence to HARMAN’s safety policies and promote a culture of zero harm.
• Supervise daily work and performance of line operators and contract workforce.

Requirements:

• Diploma/B.E./ B. Tech in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or related.
• Familiar with PCBA Manufacturing process.
• Hands-on with SAP PP/MM, MS Office, and data reporting tools.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, team coordination and communication.
• Experience: 2–6 years in assembly operations within in automotive electronics.