Harbinger Motors Inc.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain

Garden Grove, CA · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$190kDetected 28 days ago

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About the role

Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.
You'll be a hands-on technical expert, leading the scale-up from concept to high-volume production.
If you have deep expertise in high-precision e-motor, gearbox, or complex drivetrain assembly, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Strategic Equipment Leadership: Define and implement the long-term process and equipment strategy for EV Powertrain manufacturing lines.
Full Lifecycle Management: Lead the entire equipment lifecycle: from concept definition, SOR (Statement of Requirements) and specification, vendor selection, design review, FAT/SAT (Factory/Site Acceptance Testing), installation, commissioning, production ramp-up, and continuous improvement.
New Facility & Line Setup: Lead the process flow planning, layout, and installation of new Powertrain assembly lines.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Assembly (DFA): Lead the Powertrain Product Engineering teams to optimize EDU and chassis component designs for automated assembly, focusing on minimizing complexity and maximizing process capability (Cpk) in critical mechanical and electrical processes.
Vendor Management: Partner with Tier 1 equipment suppliers, leading complex technical discussions, negotiating precise specifications, and ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and performance targets are met.
Process Optimization & Validation: Drive continuous improvement for equipment performance, OEE, yield, and cycle time through statistical analysis (SPC), DOE (Design of Experiments), root cause analysis (8D), and rigorous process validation (PFMEA, Control Plans).
Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with Product Design, Quality, Controls, and Operations teams to ensure successful project execution and seamless integration of new equipment while adhering to critical safety and quality standards, specifically focusing on the marriage of the EDU with the chassis structure.
Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.
Define and implement the long-term process and equipment strategy for EV Powertrain manufacturing lines.
Lead the entire equipment lifecycle: from concept definition, SOR (Statement of Requirements) and specification, vendor selection, design review, FAT/SAT (Factory/Site Acceptance Testing), installation, commissioning, production ramp-up, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Expertise in high-speed rotor/stator assembly, winding, precision balancing, or component pressing (e.g., bearings, shafts).
Expert knowledge of Electric Motor EOL dynamometer testing and data interpretation.
Automation & Controls: Proven history of bringing new, complex, and highly automated manufacturing equipment online from concept to high-volume production.
Project Leadership: Proven project management experience with a track record of successfully leading multi-million dollar, large-scale equipment projects with critical safety and quality implications.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Nice to have

Experience with a startup environment and rapidly scaling production.
Practice of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt preferred).
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
Tools: Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) for reviewing complex equipment designs and layouts.

Skills

Experience with simulation software (e.g., Delmia) is a plus.

Compensation

California Pay Range
$170,000 - $190,000 USD

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) - 100% employee covered
Early-stage Stock Options
Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
Annual Vacation Bonus
Wellness & Fertility Benefits
Cell Phone Stipend
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Company info

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation.

Equal opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities.
If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.
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