Senior Manager, Engineering HW​/Mechanical

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.

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.

• Lead all mechanical engineering efforts for new product development and platform programs across JBL Professional loudspeakers in 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.

• 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 Solid Works, 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• A flexible work environment, primarily onsite, with remote work as needed.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon,…