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基本信息

地点：
CN_Shanghai_12F & 15F, No. 9233 Humin Road
职位类别:
工程研发
员工类型参考：
Fixed Term (Fixed Term) - Fixed Term
工资标准类型：
受薪雇员
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-54643-2026

描述和要求

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 display 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

About the Role

The Manager – Visual Experience Cost Management will lead cost competitiveness initiatives across HARMAN’s automotive visual experience portfolio. This role is accountable for driving cross-functional designed-to-cost activities to achieve best cost performance while maintaining product value proposition. You will work closely with Product Management, Engineering/Delivery, Procurement, Manufacturing, VAVE, BCA and Quality teams and instill design-to-cost mindset across the product lifecycle and deliver measurable business impact.

You will manage cost optimization initiatives across multiple product families by discovering ideas through various means and maintain a drumbeat of continuous cost optimization projects by using prescribed tools, methods supported by a cross functional team.

This position reports to Jason Zhu within Strategic Business Unit - Intelligent Cockpit, Product Management Group at HARMAN.

What You Will Do

  • Design and system concept analysis: Compare PRD (Product Requirements Document) with incoming customer requirements and drive design reviews and analysis to avoid over-design in products and manufacturing processes and identify VAVE ideas.
  • Design-to-cost analysis: Use modeling tools and concepts such as digital twins to derive cost insights and support decisions for trade-off analysis. Partner with product management, engineering and procurement teams to embed cost targets early in product development and RFx. Support VAVE and BCA teams in development and maintenance of detailed should-cost models and cost breakdowns. Synthesize actionable insights to leadership for decision-making.
  • Continuous Cost Competitiveness: Maintain the drumbeat for design to cost analysis, BOM reviews, design reviews, supplier quotation reviews to identify cost improvement opportunities and set up the cost optimization target and action plans. Own cost performance tracking and reporting across products and support procurement team derive reasonable quotations from suppliers.
  • Support formal VAVE Initiatives: Drive structured VAVE workshops, teardown activities, and cost ideation sessions. Identify, prioritize, and execute VAVE opportunities across display products (such as LCD, FALD, OLED, HUD etc.). Deliver validated and sustainable cost savings through design, material, and process optimization.
  • Supplier management and Procurement engagement: Collaborate with procurement, SQE and engineering teams to identify best-cost suppliers. Provide support in supplier qualification and onboarding process. Drive cost transparency and continuous improvement across the supply base, collaborate with suppliers to identify cost optimization opportunities and alternative technologies. Support sourcing strategies, RFQs, and negotiations with data-driven cost inputs.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial, or related).
  • 8 to12 years of experience in automotive industry, at least 4 years of experience in automotive display industry engineering, System Design, Product Development, Technical Project Manager, VAVE or related roles.
  • Reasonable understanding of automotive display technologies, FOG/LCD design and process, Backlight Unit Design, FALD, OLED, HUD, Display hardware and mechanicals is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and present skills with expertise in should-costing and cost modeling.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a global organization.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Proven experience in automotive display engineering development, especially to be the technical project leader for global projects.
  • Experience working in display panel industry or BLU companies is preferred.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Willingness to travel as needed.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across global teams.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
  • Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment, allowing for hybrid work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
  • Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
  • 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

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
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!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' 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 '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 

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.(www.harman.com) 

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 harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.