Director, Global Mechanical Engineering & Prototyping JBL Professional Loudspeakers

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 tothehigh-end esteemedJBLbrand

• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development

• Creatingcutting-edge technology that elevateslisteningexperience

What Youll Be Part Of

The Director of Mechanical Engineering & Prototyping is responsible for leading the mechanical engineering enclosure design structural systems manufacturing solutions and rapid prototyping functions across the JBL Professional loudspeaker portfolio.

This role ensures products are developed with robust mechanical architectures innovative engineering solutions advanced prototyping capabilities and optimized manufacturing approaches that deliver industry-leading performance reliability quality manufacturability sustainability and customer satisfaction.

The Director leads global Mechanical Engineering and Prototyping teams and partners closely with Product Management Systems Engineering Acoustics & Transducer Engineering Electrical Engineering Firmware Quality Manufacturing Engineering and Program Management throughout the product development lifecycle.

How Youll MakeanImpact

Leadership &OrganizationalDevelopment

• Lead global Mechanical Engineering and Prototyping teams across JBL Professional loudspeakers.

• Build and develop a high-performing organization of engineering leaders and technical specialists.

• Recruit mentor and retain top engineering talent.

• Plan and execute resource loading and allocation to deliver the strategic roadmap.

• Foster a culture of accountability technical excellence innovation and continuous improvement.

Product Development & Engineering Execution

• Own mechanical design of loudspeaker enclosures structural components rigging interfaces mounting hardware transportation accessories and related mechanical systems.

• Lead mechanical development activities from concept through production.

• Drive design analysis simulation prototyping and engineering validation activities.

• Ensuresolutions meet performance reliability manufacturability quality sustainability and cost objectives.

• Provide technical leadership for complex product development and engineering reviews.

• Ensure structural designs meet applicable safety load transportation environmental and field-use requirements.

• Lead the development and operation of world-class rapid prototyping capabilities to accelerate innovation and reduce technical risk.

Technology & Platform Strategy

• Support development of the Strategic Roadmap and innovation initiatives.

• Lead advanced technology development and research programs.

• Evaluate emerging materials manufacturing processes simulation methods and design technologies.

• Provide technical feasibility assessments and engineering effort estimates for future platforms and products.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Systems Engineering on system integration and product-leveldesign while owning mechanical requirements verification and validationfor mechanical systems and components.

• Collaborate with Acoustics & Transducer Engineering to develop integrated loudspeaker systems.

• Work closely with Quality ManufacturingSupply Chain and Operations throughout the product lifecycle.

WhatMakes YouaStrong Fit

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Structural Engineering or related technical discipline.

• 12 years of product development engineering experience.

• 5 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams and technical leaders.

• Strong technical background in mechanical design materials manufacturing processes structural analysis and product development.

• Proven ability to lead global engineering organizations and influence cross-functional teams.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Engineering Management or related discipline.

• Experience designing and manufacturing professional loudspeaker systems.

• Expertise with SolidWorks PDM systems FEA COMSOL MATLAB Python and related engineering tools.

• Experience with suspension systems rigging life-safety requirements and structural compliance.

• Experience establishing rapid prototyping model shop and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

• Passion for music live sound and engineering innovation.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Thinking Technical Leadership Innovation Management Executive Communication Talent Development Cross-Functional Influence Customer Focus Continuous ImprovementLead Leaders

Success Measures

Product quality reliability and customer satisfactionOn-time delivery of mechanical designs and prototypes.

Manufacturing readiness cost and design robustnessExecution of the strategic roadmap through effective resource planningStrong cross-functional collaborationContinuous improvement of engineering processes tools and prototyping capabilities.

The Director serves as the engineering authority for mechanical design enclosure technologies structural systems manufacturing solutions and rapid prototyping delivering the engineering solutions and component technologies that enable JBL Professional to create industry-leading products and platforms.

Things To Know

• Willingness to travel5% -10% of the time(Mexico China and other global locations)

• Willingness to work in an office in Northridge CA

• Successfullycompletinga background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What You Can Expect

• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL Harman/Kardon AKG and others)

• Learning and development opportunities throughour award-winningHARMAN Universityprograms

• Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being

• Tuition reimbursement support

• Access to the HARMANcampusfitnesscenter andcafeteria where available