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.
Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon.
By joining HARMAN, you'll 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 we’re 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
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 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
We’re looking for a Product Engineering Group Leader to drive excellence in production and service activities for our cutting-edge audio and lighting equipment. This is a leadership role where you’ll coordinate new product introductions (NPI), manage validations, and ensure smooth operations across manufacturing, testing, and service. You’ll 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
- Bachelor’s 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 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (Electrical Engineering preferred) or at least 3 years relevant experience
- Hands-on experience with electrical audio, RF, and stage lighting equipment
- Strong knowledge of analog and 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; experience leading teams
- Fluent in English (negotiation level)
- Willingness to work on-site and comply with safety and quality standards
- Eligible to work in [Insert country]
- Experience in electronic design (hardware & software)
- Background in launching new products and process development
- Certifications in project management or electronics
- Global collaboration experience
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
