Principal Engineer, Hardware Project Management

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’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 Of

As a Hardware Project Lead you will manage intelligent cockpit development projects and lead the cross functional team consisting of electrical, mechanical engineering, validation, procurement, and quality teams. You will be responsible for meeting project objectives that involve hardware developing plans, implementing strategies, executing the project to completion, and accomplishing hardware deliverables

In our cross-functional organization you will be the primary contact for hardware and mechanical project deliverables and continuously report the status with key stakeholders. Based on your broad experience you will prepare and propose appropriate measures to mitigate project risks

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Responsible to deliver HW for Customer projects in high quality, in time and in cost
• Lead the cross functional teams including engineering, product validation, quality, procurement to successfully develop the product for the assigned project
• Accountable from RFQ phase to production launch with full ownership of BOM (Bill of Materials), related ED&D, related CAPEX and resource allocations to ensuring business original EBITs
• Collaborate across the functional groups in a matrix organization defining project requirements, setting priorities, and establishing the project scope
• Closely working with source team to define related strategical suppliers, get sufficient market benchmarking and ensure parts, service and equipment delivery meet project profitability, project timing and requirements
• Manage cross functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by optimizing the scope, schedule, and resources accordingly
• Work together project team to drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation phases
• Manage project escalation and problem resolutions covering project deliverables and maturity gate reviews
• Develop and communication plans to effectively communicate project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders
• Lead the successful implementation of projects from start-up to close-out through close working relationship with CPM (Customer Program Management) and other functional teams like HW engineering, validation, procurement, and quality
• Define and track key metrics and key quality and performance indicators and drive cross functional execution of project deliverables
• Responsible for driving HW-PL target alignment, cost improvement initiatives, and best practices synergies

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or equivalent
• 12+ years of experience leading automotive projects
• Previous experience leading project team or engineering team
• Experience in leading electro-mechanical system development covering thermal requirements
• Knowledge in PLM methodologies, PM processes in project execution and management

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• Masters in electrical engineering or equivalent engineering
• Experience in developing Infotainment and ADAS platforms
• Exposure to Hardware, RF and Thermal simulations in automotive applications
• Broad intercultural experience and excellent communication skills
• Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar

Bonus Points if You Have

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
• This position requires the use of a HARMAN or customer-owned vehicle. As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated and determined in HARMAN’s sole discretion, no more than four (4) active points for moving violations (issued by any motor vehicle agency), and no references to operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years

Things To Know

• Willingness to work in an office
• You have a working knowledge of English

What You Can Expect

• 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 Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development