Harman

Manager, Global Mechanical Engineering – JBL Professional Loudspeakers

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to the high-end, esteemed JBL brand
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Creating cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

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.

What We Offer

• 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, AKG, B&W, Dennon 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.