Description & RequirementsIntroduction: A Career at HARMAN AutomotiveWe'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.
- 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
What You'll Be Part OfAs Resident Engineer, you will be an individual contributor in a direct customer-facing role within HARMAN Automotive, helping drive product development and solutions for key customer programs. You will work closely with General Motors (GM) engineering & HARMAN Engineering and program management. This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys coordinating cross-functional priorities, solving problems, and moving forward HARMAN'S speaker designs inside of GM.
How You'll Make An Impact- Work within GMs Team Center database to provide data and CAD to HARMAN's engineering team
- Create and present technical presentations that include dimensions, cross-section, and design proposals to demonstrate solutions to GM
- Run weekly Program Development Team (PDT) meetings and record open issues/issue resolutions/program timing weekly with the respective program team to successfully move the program forward
- Support Compartment Integration (CIT) Meetings and presenting issues/issue resolutions weekly to support design solutions
- Attend Vehicle Performance Integration Team (VPIT) meetings and present issues/issue resolutions to explain HARMAN'S design perspective
- Create change requests inside of GM systems to document and to update and track HARMAN's mechanical designs
What Makes You A Strong Fit- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 6 years of experience in similar positions
- Experience with CAD applications - CATIA/ SolidWorks/ NX (preferred)
- Experience with Teamcenter VIS Mockup or comparable tools to evaluate vehicle packaging
- Ability to manage customer program milestones across engineering, keeping priorities clear and open issues moving toward resolution
- Relationship-building skills that build trust with the customer
- Never-ending curiosity to learn, discover, gain knowledge on projects, processes, components, vehicle architecture, and other engineering domains
- Clear communication and sound judgment when explaining technical tradeoffs to customers, product teams, and engineering partners so decisions can be made quickly.
- We see AI as an important part of how work gets done. While tools may vary, a baseline familiarity with using AI to support efficiency, problem-solving, and quality is expected.
Bonus Points if You Have- Experience in customer facing roll with an OEM
- Experience as a Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Design Release Engineer, or Technical Program Manager on Mechanical Programs
- Mechanical/Automotive Engineering experience on OEM programs
- Experience working in GM systems
- Knowledge and experience of automotive manufacturing process - Metal Stamping, Casting, Forming, Plastic injection molding and 3D Printing, Additive manufacturing details
Things To Know- This role is based in Warren, Michigan and follows a hybrid schedule, with 3 day in-office collaboration alongside engineering, product, and customer program teams.
- This position supports global product launch timelines, so occasionally early morning or evening meetings may be needed to collaborate with teams in Europe and Asia.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).
What You Can Expect- A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
- Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
- Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
- Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
- Tuition reimbursement support
- Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development
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Pay Transparency
$ 78,750 - $ 115,500
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.
Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.
BenefitsHARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
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!
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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.( )
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