Product Engineering Group Leader

Do you want to work for some of the worlds leading audio brands Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon.

By joining HARMAN youll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones portable speakers party boxes and other audio technologies and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced fun and dynamic and were looking for someone who is proactive loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over Europe and has creative ideas.

You will join team based in Pécs Hungary in the position of:

Product Engineering Group Leader

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats 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 high-end esteemed brands like JBL Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

Were looking for aProduct Engineering Group Leaderto drive excellence in production and service activities for our cutting-edge audio and lighting equipment. This is aleadership rolewhere youll coordinate new product introductions (NPI) manage validations and ensure smooth operations across manufacturing testing and service. Youll also mentor a team of technicians and engineers acting as a key liaison between development and production.

What You Will Do

• Lead and coordinate NPI activities validations and sample production.
• Transfer product know-how from development to associates and ensure proper training.
• Analyze product-specific issues document solutions and provide feedback to developers.
• Support and train repair/service technicians ensuring high-quality standards.
• Track product lifecycle and define manufacturing/service settings.
• Optimize processes reduce scrap and develop performance indicators.
• Lead a functional team prioritize tasks and balance workloads.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure timely task completion.
• Represent the team in internal and external communications and decision-making

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors degree (Electrical Engineering preferred) or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with electrical audio RF and stage lighting equipment.
• Strong knowledge of analog/digital electronics acoustics and mechatronics.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting testing and servicing PCBs and equipment.
• Familiarity with measurement technologies and ATE testing.
• Experience with mixing consoles sound and lighting systems.
• Confident user of MS Office SAP and CAD tools.
• Strong analytical thinking process orientation and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience in electronic design (HW & SW).
• Background in launching new products and process development.
• Certifications in project management or electronics.
• Global collaboration experience.

What Makes You Eligible

• Fluent in English (negotiation level).
• Willingness to work on-site and comply with safety and quality standards.
• Eligible to work in Insert country.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG and more)
• 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

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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.