Director, Pre-Development

Harman
life insurance, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, Michigan, Novi
Jan 28, 2025
Description & Requirements About the Role As the Director of Pre-Development, you will be responsible for a team leading all predevelopments and global business pursuit activities for our Japan OEM customers (such as Toyota, Subaru, Honda/Acura, Denso, etc.) as well as acquiring new Japan based customers (such as Mazda, Nissan, etc.) for Car Audio products. Your Team In this role, you will directly manage RFQ / pre-development team supporting Car Audio business development for all current Japan OEM customers as well as acquisition of new Japan based customers. The total headcount responsibility for this role is approximately ~9-15 engineers & program managers located in Japan, China and Novi, and if applicable, in other sites supporting those activities. What You Will Do Work with Japan based CBUs on Car Audio business development activities, supporting the technical / program activities to achieve business growth. Lead the Pre-development team, working closely with the CBUs, EPIC, Engineering, and the Global Product Management teams to mature new technologies and systems for next generation vehicle packaging / design. Drive Japan OEM Car Audio RFQ responses and pre-development strategy Align Japan OEM product strategy w/ internal platform / product strategy and ensure voice of customer is incorporated into corporate strategy Provide technical leadership to a growing group of engineers and technical support cross functionally to drive sales, branding, and business development. Keep abreast of and incorporate the latest developments in technology and best practices in relation to product design, development, modeling / analysis, and materials. What You Need BS in Engineering. Master's or PhD preferred. Minimum of 8 years automotive electronics engineering Customer facing experience gained through business development / sales / RFQ experience. 5 years' experience in technical management such as program team management or engineering management. Significant knowledge and experience in automotive electronics products and a broad engineering background. Working knowledge of the Japan OEM customers' expectations and requirements. Expertise with the Japan OEMs. Prefer 6+ years' experience. Proven experience leading global cross functional teams. Communicate effectively on a global basis. What is Nice to Have Understanding of world-class best practice in product development and audio engineering. What Makes You Eligible Be willing to travel up to 30%, domestic and international travel Be willing to work in an office in Novi, MI, US Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment What We Offer 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 #LI-MM1 Pay Transparency $ 161,250 - $ 236,500 Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. Benefits HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more. 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