Harbinger · 4 hours ago
Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, General Assembly
Garden Grove, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expHarbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company focused on transforming the industry with innovative solutions. They are seeking a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced manufacturing systems for their vehicle assembly, ensuring high efficiency and safety in production.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Define and implement the long-term process and equipment strategy for our vehicle General Assembly lines, including conveyance, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotic fastening, fluid fill, and specialized torque control tooling
Lead the entire equipment lifecycle: from concept, specification, vendor selection, design review, fabrication, installation, commissioning, ramp-up, and continuous improvement
Lead the process and flow planning, layout, and installation of new General Assembly lines within existing and/or new facilities. This includes space optimization, utility requirements, and ensuring seamless integration of equipment
Act as the technical expert for all General Assembly equipment, applying deep knowledge of automation, robotics, machine vision, and controls systems to solve complex challenges
Partner with equipment suppliers, leading technical discussions, negotiating specifications, and ensuring on-time delivery and performance
Lead the vehicle design and product engineering teams to optimize vehicle designs for manufacturability and assembly on automated equipment, reducing complexity and increasing quality
Drive continuous improvement for equipment performance, uptime, yield, and cycle time through data analysis, root cause analysis, and the implementation of robust solutions
Work with Vehicle Design, Quality, Operations, and Facilities teams to ensure successful project execution and seamless integration of new equipment and improved Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost of our vehicle production
Qualification
Required
At least 8+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering, with at least 5+ years focused on General Assembly equipment in the automotive EV or a related high-volume manufacturing industry
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
Deep expertise in General Assembly processes and equipment, including robotic applications (e.g., Kuka, Fanuc), conveyance systems, nut running, fluid fill, and sealing
Proven history of bringing new, complex manufacturing equipment online from concept to high-volume production
Strong understanding of automation principles, robotics, machine vision (e.g., Cognex, Keyence), and control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD) for reviewing equipment designs and layouts
Proven project management experience with a track record of successfully leading large-scale equipment projects
Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions for equipment issues
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required. This role requires up to 25% travel
Preferred
Preferably, experience with a startup environment
Practice of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
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
Co-Founder & CEO
Phillip Weicker
Co-Founder & CTO
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