Configuration Management Specialist

Description & Requirements

About the Role

Work in a highly collaborative team environment supporting engineering, manufacturing, quality, and sales customers striving to deliver clear, concise, and valid product change information. 

The Change Management Specialist is integral to the execution and control of change management processes, practices, and tools during the release of the change request information to the end users globally.  

This position will spend approximately 95% of allocated work time executing the requirements of the change management process. The remaining 5% of allocated work time will be spent focusing on project initiatives identified by the Manager of Quality Business Systems and Configuration Management.  The project portion of this position will focus on project initiatives that help reduce the cost of poor quality and improve efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Actively manage product lifecycle phases in Teamcenter (PLM Tool)
• Work directly with cross functional team to assist with Part/BOM creation and maintenance
• Manage part attributes and workflow approvals per defined rule set
• Manage tasks and Change Request/Notices daily
• Develop and maintain knowledge base at subject matter expert level for change management processes and tools
• Problem solve data integrity issues identified by customers, suppliers, management and seek solutions allowing for resolution
• Actively work with end users to enforce adherence to standard processes and policies
• Provide training to end users as necessary for change process and tools
• Schedule and lead change review meetings to achieve performance objectives
• Create and update existing department work instructions and training documentation as assigned
• Active involvement in identifying continuous improvement ideas for process and tool improvement
• Openly and actively contributes towards team goals to enable success
• Align with Release Engineer to ensure change effectivity dates are in accordance with plant implementation schedule
• Effectively manage obsolescence of parts and documents
• Ensure all applicable approvals are obtained as part of the change process 
• Ensure that each change follows interchangeability and revision level rules
• Creation of Change Notices based on approved Change Request

What You Need to Be Successful

• Experience with Industry recognized PLM and ERP systems
• At least two years of experience in CM, Engineering or Data Analyst environment.

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to recognize basic part print information
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
• Able to communicate technical information clearly and concisely
• Remains calm, open-minded and customers focused under pressure
• Able to embrace change
• Demonstrates personal integrity in all interactions
• Challenges self to achieve higher personal goals 
• Able to manage multiple tasks and projects without direct supervision
• Self-starter
• Well organized
• High level of attention to detail

Bonus Points if You Have

• CMII certification
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Engineering Background
• Capable of developing or possessing a technical understanding of manufactured products
• Knowledge of industry standards
• Knowledge of inventory control and material-planning principles
• Knowledge of SAP, Windchill and Product Center
• Knowledge of IMDS requirements

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel globally10%.
• Ability to work from an office in Novi, MI, 3+ days per week (hybrid)
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

• 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

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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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. ()

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Pay Transparency

$ 63,750 - $ 93,500

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

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!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ 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 one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: View email address on jobsearch.harman.com.

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.  

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.() 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at  View email address on jobsearch.harman.com . Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.