Principal Engineer, Product Sustainability
Harman · Shenzhen
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.
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, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson and Revel
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates listening experience
About the Role
As a Principal Engineer, Product Compliance & Sustainability, for Consumer Audio will serve as the central point of expertise and coordination for all ESG-related activities within the Consumer Audio business unit. This role is critical in addressing the rapidly growing demand for environmental and social responsibility data from both external customers and internal corporate stakeholders. Acting as the face of Consumer Audio for sustainability matters, the Principal Engineer will ensure timely, accurate, and transparent responses to customer inquiries, including detailed questionnaires on carbon emissions, supply chain practices, and compliance with global sustainability standards. Furthermore, the candidate will support various ESG implementations for various B2B customers.
What You Will Do
Customer Sustainability Engagement
- Act as the primary point of contact for sustainability-related inquiries from major customers (e.g., Walmart, JB-HiFi, LEGO, Lenovo, HP/Poly).
- Manage and respond to detailed sustainability questionnaires and data requests.
Corporate ESG Liaison
- Coordinate with the Corporate ESG team to provide accurate data for CSRD, SB261, Ecovadis, CDP, RBA, and other reporting frameworks.
- Ensure alignment between Consumer Audio and corporate sustainability objectives.
Data Collection & Management
- Gather and validate sustainability data from ODMs and internal teams.
- Maintain organized records of sustainability metrics and compliance documentation.
Compliance & Standards
- Stay updated on global sustainability regulations and standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, CSRD).
- Ensure Consumer Audio meets all relevant compliance requirements.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Facilitate pre-alignment with internal stakeholders before external communication.
- Build strong relationships across teams to streamline sustainability initiatives.
Independent Execution
- Work autonomously to manage multiple sustainability projects and deadlines.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve sustainability processes.
What You Need to Be Successful
Required Technical Expertise
- Minimum 8 years of experience in ESG & Product Sustainability area. Strong knowledge of sustainability principles, greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, and life cycle assessment.
- Familiarity with global sustainability frameworks and regulations (CSRD, SB261, Ecovadis, CDP, RBA, GHG Protocol, CMRT).
- Ability to collect, validate, and interpret sustainability data from multiple sources, including ODMs and internal teams.
- Competence in sustainability reporting tools and platforms.
Managerial Competencies
- Leadership & Influence: Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Strategic Thinking: Understand how sustainability impacts business strategy and customer relationships; translate regulatory requirements into actionable plans.
- Decision-Making: Make informed, timely decisions in a fast-paced environment with incomplete data.
- Project Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple customer requests and reporting deadlines effectively.
- Change Management: Drive adoption of sustainability practices across teams and suppliers.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with global customers & internal teams.
- Skilled in building consensus and pre-alignment across diverse stakeholders.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in customer-facing sustainability roles or ESG reporting.
- Familiarity with consumer electronics industry and supply chain processes.
- Experience in making PCF calculations using Simapro or equivalent system.
- Advanced excel or data analytics skills for sustainability metrics.
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to travel as required.
- Ability and readiness to work in an office environment.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and drug screening.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote 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)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
- Competitive wellness benefits.
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.