Harbinger · 3 days ago
AME Industrial/Productivity Engineer
Garden Grove, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expHarbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle company aiming to innovate the industry with their unique EV platform. The AME Industrial/Productivity Engineer will lead productivity improvement initiatives, focusing on optimizing production efficiency and implementing strategic automation across the automotive manufacturing operations.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and implement advanced productivity strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce waste
Lead process optimization projects using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 methodologies
Identify and drive automation opportunities, including robotics and smart manufacturing solutions
Conduct in-depth data analysis, time studies, and capacity planning to optimize resource utilization
Define and monitor KPIs such as OEE, cycle times, labor efficiency, and cost reductions
Collaborate with leadership, production, maintenance, and quality teams to improve overall plant performance
Oversee plant layout changes, equipment upgrades, and implementation of new production technologies
Standardize work procedures and develop best practices to ensure consistency across multiple production lines
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on process improvement methodologies
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, company policies, and industry best practices
Drive change management initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
7-10+ years in industrial engineering, manufacturing optimization, or process improvement, preferably in the automotive EV or a related high-volume manufacturing industry
Strong expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies
Proven experience with automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing technologies
Advanced proficiency in CAD software, manufacturing simulation tools, and data analytics
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and ROI calculations for capital improvement projects
Familiarity with ERP and MES systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) for manufacturing data analysis
Preferred
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Lean Manufacturing Certification
Certified Industrial Engineer (CIE) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
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
Co-Founder & CEO
Phillip Weicker
Co-Founder & CTO
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