Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain

Responsibilities

• Define and implement long-term process and equipment strategy for EV Powertrain manufacturing lines
• Lead the entire equipment lifecycle from concept and vendor selection to installation and commissioning
• Lead process flow planning, layout, and installation of new Powertrain assembly lines
• Act as technical subject matter expert for high-precision automation, servo control, and quality inspection systems
• Lead Product Engineering teams in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) optimization
• Partner with Tier 1 equipment suppliers for technical specifications and delivery
• Drive continuous improvement for OEE, yield, and cycle time using SPC and DOE
• Collaborate with Product Design, Quality, and Operations teams for seamless equipment integration

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering
• 8+ years focused on high-precision Electric Drive Unit (motor/gearbox/inverter) or ICE Drivetrain assembly
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Expertise in high-speed rotor/stator assembly, winding, or precision balancing
• Familiarity with precision liquid dispensing and automated leak/pressure testing
• Expert knowledge of Electric Motor EOL dynamometer testing
• Proven history of bringing complex automated manufacturing equipment to high-volume production
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA
• Experience leading multi-million dollar large-scale equipment projects
• Ability to perform rigorous statistical and root cause analysis
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a startup environment and scaling production
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (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

About the Company

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