Manager, Regional Manufacturing IoT and Smart Automation

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

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 Digital Manufacturing & Smart Factory Manager is responsible for driving process digitalization, ensuring the stability and development of MES/ERP/Traceability systems, and supporting the organization’s digital transformation initiatives at local and regional levels. This position is responsible for Meta factory implementation and operation as well as smart automation solution in the region. The role contributes to advancing Manufacturing Business Digitalization, Cybersecurity, Smart Automation, and Meta Factory technologies.

What You Will Do

Digitalization & Technology Leadership

• Lead process digitalization initiatives and promote strategic process‑management technologies.

• Implement, operate and maintain MES, ERP, and Traceability systems to meet evolving production requirements.

• Contribute to the Technology Roadmap for Digitalization and Business System Standards.

• Support the introduction and operation of Meta Factory technologies.

• Participate in Automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives from an MES perspective.

• Support the development of new system‑level and application‑level technologies.

MES Management

• Ensure stable and continuous MES services aligned with the global Digital Manufacturing strategy.

• Oversee the design, maintenance, and development of MES methodologies and solutions.

• Lead and develop the regional MES team.

• Ensure system monitoring and compliance with standardized production processes.

Industrial IoT Management

• Connecting IoT devices and sensors to the network (PLC, gateways, ensuring reliable IT–OT communication).

• Collecting and transmitting data from machines and sensors (e.g. OPC UA, MQTT, edge or cloud platforms).

• Monitoring and alert management (equipment status, communication failures, overheating, anomalies).

• Validating IoT infrastructure stability (gateway load, tag volume, performance testing before SOP).

• Managing security and access (certificates, VLANs, authentication, IT/OT segregation).

Business Process Digitalization

• Maintain and improve ERP master data, traceability, backflushing, security key handling (Harman Coding, KMS), customer data provisioning, and factory BOM management.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Manage local system implementation and enhancement projects, coordinating internal and external resources.

• Ensure timely delivery of project objectives, including budget and quality requirements.

• Support the introduction of new technologies and processes, ensuring global alignment.

Smart Automation

• Drive Smart Automation initiatives to enhance production efficiency, quality and flexibility (automated equipment, robots/cobots, AMR’s, vision systems, and IoT devices).

• Lead local/regional Smart Automation projects, ensuring compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and operational standards.

• Collaborate with AME engineering, digitalization and production teams.

• Support intelligent automation solutions such as automated material handling, digital work instructions, and real‑time process control.

• Evaluate and introduce new automation technologies aligned with global Digital Manufacturing strategy.

People & Financial Responsibilities

• Provide staff training and ensure proper documentation.

• Manage expense and CAPEX budgeting for digitalization projects.

• Oversee the maintenance of systems and data‑related infrastructure supporting stand. prod. processes.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Automation or a related field.

• 5-8 years of experience in Digital Manufacturing, MES, Smart Factory or Industry 4.0 environments, including leadership responsibilities.

• Strong knowledge of MES, ERP, Traceability systems, and manufacturing process digitalization.

• Experience with Industrial IoT technologies, IT/OT integration and communication protocols such as OPC UA and MQTT.

• Proven track record in leading digital transformation, automation and Smart Factory projects in a manufacturing environment.

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles within industrial and manufacturing systems.

• Strong project management, stakeholder management and budget (CAPEX/OPEX) management skills.

• Fluent English communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a global and cross-functional environment.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.).

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

• Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, 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.