Mechanics Project Leader & Engineer (m/f/d)

About The Role

Mechanical Project Leader & Engineer is a member of a global HW/ME development team to implement telematics and connectivity functions in automotive IVI and telematics systems. This includes responsibility for mechanical design and prototyping using CAD tools, technical testing and validation applying proven and new mechanical concepts and techniques that are cost‑effective and reliable, enable continuous improvements, and include failure analysis and problem‑solving efforts. You will be part of the Telematics Development/Engineering Team Karlsbad/Germany inside the SBU Connectivity, reporting to the Team Leader Hardware/Mechanics Engineering & Integration or to Director Hardware Delivery.

What You Will Do

• Act as a ME Project Lead for technical realization of Mechanics engineering for assigned project(s), preparing technical reports and presentations for customer requirements and Harman management reviews.
• Work as key mechanical designer for a project to achieve product development in time and in quality through the whole product life cycle.
• Responsible for mechanical design / development / modifications using CAD tools (PTC Creo / CATIA, Siemens NX), prototyping, engineering testing and validation. Mechanical design and analysis include requirements analysis, statistical tolerance stack‑up study, thermal and reliability study and solution, creating 3D models, assemblies, drawings, TFS (Technical function specification), design for assembly / manufacturing with suppliers and plant.
• Experienced in drawing creation for parts, assemblies, and details to include all dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, specs, and standards.
• Select materials with sustainability in mind, review tooling design, moldflow and DFM with suppliers for plastic parts/Sheet metal parts/die casting parts. Communicate technical topics, especially feasibility study, DFM, sample quality and improvement.
• Support POC / RFI / RFQ, platform development and project specific activities. Meet timing, cost and quality requirements, prepare technical reports and presentations, global project support or technical support. New mechanical technology development and design innovation, including material, structure, function, appearance etc. Mechanical process and design standard creation and update.
• Support departmental initiatives and activities as directed by the department supervisor.
• Provide technical support and guidance for resolution of project issues, support problem‑solving activities and seek improvement solutions.
• Use CAD systems (PTC Creo, CATIA, Siemens NX) to communicate designs with internal cross‑functional teams and external customers.
• Cross‑functional cooperation with other departments (e.g., hardware, manufacturing, procurement, quality, etc.) during the development process in an international environment.
• Follow current mechanical development process and contribute to process improvement.
• Contribute to design standard/guideline creation and improvement.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent suitable education.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and development.
• Expertise in mechanical design and development of automotive electronic packaging, telematics and related product experience highly preferred.
• Consolidated knowledge of plastic injection parts, sheet‑metal, diecast and related tooling and 2nd process.
• Experience in waterproof electronic enclosure design.
• Working knowledge of FEA and DFMEA/DRBFM techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the automotive OEM product design and development process.
• Good understanding of electronics packaging and ability to mitigate EMC, reliability and thermal issues.
• Excellent command of PRO‑Engineer skills (Solid, Surface, Skeleton modeling, sheet metal, assembly design and detailed drawing with GD&T).
• Basic knowledge of PLM/PDM systems (Teamcenter).
• Perform fundamental engineering hand calculations.
• Very good communication skills.
• Good English language skills.
• Good office software skills especially PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze and optimize mechanical designs for cost and sustainability.
• Demonstrated self‑starter with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced global automotive design and manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to transition from theoretical to implementation‑based thinking. Very strong analytical skills and detail‑oriented.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Very good knowledge in spoken and written English.
• Good knowledge for business.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Experience in requirements management (e.g., DOORS, ALMs, JIRA).
• Automotive industry or other TS16949 compliant work experience preferred.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel within US and internationally on demand (around 10‑25%).

What We Offer

• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation.
• Top‑notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work‑life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work‑life balance.
• Attractive salary package based on the Metall & Elektro Tarif Baden-Württemberg and an employer contribution towards a company pension plan.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also include extensive technical trainings.
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

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. (