Raúl Bartolomé
Director, Hardware Engineering Excellence (Harman Automotive) @HARMAN International
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Hardware Engineering Excellence (Harman Automotive) @HARMAN International
Munich, DE
Lead Harman Automotive’s global Hardware+ transformation program, driving efficiency, cost optimization, and engineering excellence.• Implement standardized processes, tools, and methods across hardware, mechanical, and BIOS engineering.• Foster cross-divisional collaboration and governance frameworks to accelerate product development and improve quality.• Spearhead knowledge management, FMEA methodology, and value-driven component sourcing initiatives.
EDUCATION
Universitat de Barcelona
Master in Financial Advice and Asset Management (MFAAM)
Universitat Rovira i Virgili
MEng, Automation and Industrial Electronic Engineering (AIEE)
University of Bradford
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Universitat Rovira i Virgili
BEng, Industrial Electronic Engineering (IEE)
University of Bradford
Master in Business Administration (MBA) with Distinction
SKILLS
ABOUT RAÚL BARTOLOMÉ
I am an international engineering and business leader with 25+ years of experience in automotive electronics, software, and product innovation. My career spans OEM, Tier-1, Tier-2, and entrepreneurial roles across Europe, Asia, and North America.At HARMAN International (Samsung), I’ve held senior leadership positions in Car Audio, Intelligent Cockpit, and Hardware+ transformation, overseeing large international teams and driving programs that enhanced innovation, efficiency, and customer value. I’ve had the privilege to collaborate with leading automotive OEMs and deliver advanced solutions in premium audio, infotainment, and software-defined vehicle platforms.Earlier in my career, I contributed to global engineering programs at Magna International and co-founded two start-ups that achieved rapid growth and financial sustainability.I bring together deep technical expertise in E/E systems and electronics with strategic product management, financial acumen, and transformation leadership. I hold several patents, have been recognized by senior executives for my role in global transformation initiatives, and thrive in multicultural, cross-functional environments.Core strengths:• Business Leadership & P&L• Product & Portfolio Management• Innovation & IP Strategy• Automotive Electronics & Software• Operations Transformation• Cross-Cultural Global Leadership
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