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Location:
Nagoya - Aichi, Japan - Chome
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
M4
Job ID:
R-53652-2026

Description & Requirements

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.

About the Role

The Director, Project Engineering, OEM, plays a critical leadership role in orchestrating Harman’s global car audio engineering interface with the OEM. This position serves as the primary point of escalation, ensuring timely and effective issue resolution while maintaining strong customer trust.

In close partnership with the Sr. Director, Car Audio Engineering Japan, this role is accountable for managing and strengthening the end-to-end external relationship with the OEM—from operational working teams to senior executive stakeholders. The Director will drive transparent, bidirectional communication between Harman and the OEM, ensuring alignment on priorities, expectations, and deliverables.

As a senior leader based in Japan, the role also provides oversight and guidance on the team’s customer engagement approach. The Director will champion a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset, enabling the team to deliver sustainable, win-win outcomes for both the OEM and Harman.

What You Will Do

  • 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
  • Manage overall customer interface with T-OEM engineering globally for car audio products, w/ a special focus on Japan, together w/ Japan Car Audio Engineering lead.
  • In concert with Japan Car Audio Engineering lead, act as a solutions provider striving for win-win solutions for Harman and T-OEM that yield the greatest benefit for T-OEM’s customers and Harman.
  • Ensure T-OEM technical expectations, explicit and implicit, and requirements is correctly interpreted and communicated globally by the Japan Car Audio Team.
  • Work w/ Japan Car Audio team to provide rapid, high quality responses to T-OEM’s inquiries and concerns.
  • Ensure Japan Car Audio Team responses are consistent with customer’s specifications and expectations.
  • Upskill organization’s customer communication capabilities and understanding of customer’s unique expectations.
  • Anticipate T-OEM’s future needs and drive change in team’s processes / strategy by closely collaborating w/ Japan Car Audio Team lead.  
  • Work closely with T-OEM’s cross-functional team on identifying continuous improvement initiatives to improve Harman’s development quality and to develop solutions to customer’s present and future needs. 
  • Support CAM team by assembling and deploying the best team for each customer engagement.
  • Assist with initiatives, in collaboration with Japan Car Audio Team and Harman’s JBL / ML Chief Engineers, for improving end-to-end accountability from initial product concept to End-of-Life for car audio products.
  • Serve as a strong partner and backup to the Sr. Director for Japan Car Audio Engineering.

What You Need

  • Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience with at least 4 years experience working in a customer-facing role at a Tier 1 automotive supplier (preferably a global supplier) on T-OEM product or working in T-OEM (or one of its subsidiaries).

  • Deep understanding of T-OEM development process and organization.

  • Strong reputation and relationships within T-OEM from working to management levels.

  • Deep understanding of T-OEM Car Audio development process and organization.

  • Experience working in a global cross-functional team w/ understanding of how to work w/in Western companies.

  • Ability to communicate effectively in Japanese and English.

  • Desire and ability to act as a Coach to global Harman Team on how to work with T-OEM.

  • BS in Acoustics, Electronics, Mechanical or other related Engineering field.

What We Offer

  • We offer an authentic, diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.
  • You will work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.
  • Our work environments are fast paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible and exciting.
  • We offer our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
  • We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.

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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: harmancareers@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.(www.harman.com) 

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 harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.