Director, Global Mechanical Engineering & Prototyping - JBL Professional Loudspeakers

A Career at HARMAN As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day. 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   c utting-edge technology that elevates   listening   experience     What You’ll 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 You’ll Make   an   Impact   Leadership &   Organizational   Development   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.

Ensure   solutions m eet 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-level   design , while owning mechanical requirements, verification, and validation   f or mechanical systems and components.

Collaborate with Acoustics & Transducer Engineering to develop integrated loudspeaker systems. Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing ,   Supply Chain, and Operations throughout the product lifecycle. What Makes You   a   Str