Product Engineering Group Leader

About the Position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice to Have

• Experience in electronic design (HW & SW).
• Background in launching new products and process development.
• Certifications in project management or electronics.
• Global collaboration experience.

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.

Salary

Ft 9,270,000 - Ft 13,596,000

The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role.

About HARMAN

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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Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [email protected].

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

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.

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.