HARMAN International

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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 every day. Manager, Global Mechanical Engineering – JBL Professional Loudspeakers About the Role At HARMAN, our legacy innovation and market leadership is built on delivering the most advanced loudspeaker technologies in the world. This is your opportunity to join an elite team shaping the next generation of JBL Professional loudspeaker systems—trusted by artists, engineers, and audiences across the globe. We are seeking a Manager, Global Mechanical Engineering, to lead our global mechanical design and engineering teams. Based in Northridge, California, you will oversee and mentor mechanical engineers both in North America and China. Reporting to the Director, Head of Acoustics, you will be responsible for guiding the mechanical engineering of complete products and components, ensuring seamless translation from design to manufacturing. You’ll also drive technology and platform development initiatives that will keep JBL Professional products at the cutting edge of innovation, performance, and reliability. What You Will Do Lead all mechanical engineering efforts for new product development and platform programs across JBL Professional loudspeakers North America and China. Partner cross-functionally with global teams in Product Management, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to execute programs from concept through production. Oversee product designs for manufacturability (DFM) and drive implementation across in-house and contract manufacturing sites. Allocate and manage engineering resources efficiently across projects to achieve quality, schedule, and cost goals. Mentor, develop, and inspire engineers—cultivating technical mastery, collaboration, and innovation aligned with long-term technology strategies. Ensure compliance with life safety standards for mechanical engineering, including load-bearing structures, materials safety, and environmental compliance. Champion mechanical engineering best practices for performance, sustainability, sourcing, documentation, and validation. Lead platform and advanced technology research that feeds into new product development and long-term innovation pipelines. Contribute visionary insights that elevate JBL Professional’s reputation for excellence in sound and design. What You Need to Succeed Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Structural Engineering. Minimum 10 years of experience in product development engineering, plus at least 4 years in a leadership role. Proven success building and managing high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. Strong collaboration skills across interdisciplinary teams, including systems, transducers, quality, purchasing, and manufacturing. Thorough technical expertise in materials and manufacturing processes: plastic molding, aluminum die casting, extrusion, machining, steel fabrication, wood assembly, magnetics, and advanced materials. Experience with coating and finishing methods for wood, metal, and plastics (painting, galvanizing, powder coating, etc.). Experience with plastic part design, molding, texture, finish and support during tooling design and adjustment Proficiency in SolidWorks, PDM systems, FEA, and DFMEA methodologies. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills extended with a global mindset. Familiarity with standard collaboration and productivity tools (Microsoft Office Suite). Preferred Qualifications Experience in loudspeaker or audio product design and manufacturing. Experience designing suspension and rigging systems for stage handling spaces. Proficiency in COMSOL, MATLAB, Python, Confluence, Jira, and requirements-tracking tools. Knowledge of ISO 12100, EU Machine Regulation, Eurocode, and equivalent North American standards. Experience designing to IEC 62368, UL1480A, EN-54, UL1480, and UL2043. Understanding of long-term material performance (aging, fatigue, corrosion) under vibrational loads. Track record of granted patents or technical publications. A genuine passion for music, live performance, and sound innovation. What Makes You Eligible Willingness to travel 10 to 20% of the time (Mexico, China and other global locations) Willingness to work in an office in Northridge, CA Successfully completing a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment Salary Ranges: $ 129,750 - $ 190,300 HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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. About HARMAN International HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for consumers, automakers, and enterprises worldwide, including audio, visual and infotainment systems; enterprise automation solutions; and software services. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® , Mark Levinson ® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. HARMAN also is a technology and integration services leader for the Automotive, Mobile, Telecommunications and Enterprise markets. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. The Company's software solutions power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated, personalized, adaptive and secure across all platforms, from the work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics. 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, brilliant career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN! DO NOT apply on this page. Click HARMAN logo in top left to search and apply.