Jonathan Bell
About Jonathan Bell
Jonathan Bell serves as the Product Development Technical Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he focuses on new technology investigations and product development processes. He has a background in UI/UX and voice-of-consumer research, and he promotes a team-driven culture within his team.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Jonathan Bell serves as the Product Development Technical Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's product development initiatives in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. In this role, he is responsible for creating project charters and setting technical requirements for new products. His focus includes investigating new technologies and benchmarking processes to enhance product development. He fosters a team-driven and customer-centric culture within the product development team.
Previous Experience at Honda R&D Americas
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Jonathan Bell worked at Honda R&D Americas, Inc. for 18 years. He held the position of Principal Engineering Manager for Drivers User Interface and Infotainment Design in Raymond, Ohio, from 1999 to 2017. In this role, he was involved in various aspects of user interface design and infotainment systems, contributing to advancements in automotive technology.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Bell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pittsburg State University, where he studied from 1994 to 1999. His educational background includes a focus on Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering. He possesses expertise in UI/UX design and voice-of-consumer research, which supports his role in product development.
Product Development Responsibilities
In his current role, Jonathan Bell is responsible for identifying risks and issues within the product development process. He collaborates with engineers to resolve these challenges, ensuring that projects meet technical requirements and timelines. His involvement in new technology investigations aids in improving product development processes at Harley-Davidson.