Harbinger · 3 months ago
Principal AME Equipment Engineer, Powertrain
Garden Grove, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
15+ years expHarbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. The Principal AME Equipment Engineer, Powertrain will lead the strategic design, development, and implementation of highly automated manufacturing equipment and systems for the Electric Drive Unit assembly, ensuring efficiency and robustness in high-volume production.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Lead the process flow planning, layout, and installation of new Powertrain assembly lines
Act as the technical subject matter expert for all Powertrain equipment, applying deep knowledge of high-precision automation, servo control, torque control fastening, process control (e.g., force/displacement monitoring), and quality inspection systems (e.g., NDT, metrology, gear inspection)
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
Partner with Tier 1 equipment suppliers, leading complex technical discussions, negotiating precise specifications, and ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and performance targets are met
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)
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
Qualification
Required
At least 15+years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering, with at least 8+years focused on high-precision Electric Drive Unit (motor/gearbox/inverter) assembly, ICE Drivetrain assembly, or highly automated chassis/sub-assembly manufacturing in the automotive or related high-volume industry
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
Expertise in high-speed rotor/stator assembly, winding, precision balancing, or component pressing (e.g., bearings, shafts)
Strong familiarity with precision liquid dispensing (e.g., sealants, thermal paste) and automated leak/pressure testing
Expert knowledge of Electric Motor EOL dynamometer testing and data interpretation
Proven history of bringing new, complex, and highly automated manufacturing equipment online from concept to high-volume production
Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) for reviewing complex equipment designs and layouts
Proven project management experience with a track record of successfully leading multi-million dollar, large-scale equipment projects with critical safety and quality implications
Ability to perform rigorous statistical analysis and utilize structured root cause analysis techniques to implement robust corrective actions
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Preferred
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
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
Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
Company
Harbinger
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle company that focuses on chassis architecture design.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$362.7MKey Investors
Greycroft
2025-11-13Series C· $160M
2025-01-14Series B· $100M
2024-05-21Series Unknown· $13M
Leadership Team
John Harris
CoFounder and CEO
Phillip Weicker
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
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