Mechanical Resident Engineer

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 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 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
• 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

Salary Ranges:

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, 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.