AME Industrial/Productivity Engineer
Garden Grove, CAFull-TimeMid-levelSoftware Engineering
About Harbinger
- 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. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.
What You'll Do
- 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
Who You Are
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 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).
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Lean Manufacturing Certification.
- Certified Industrial Engineer (CIE) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Lean Manufacturing Certification.
- Certified Industrial Engineer (CIE) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
- 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
