Head of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Garden Grove, CAFull-TimeLeadSoftware Engineering
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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.
Job Overview
- We are seeking a very dynamic Head of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to lead and scale our manufacturing operations as we revolutionize the EV landscape. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, specifying and implementing cutting-edge manufacturing equipment, technologies and processes, driving innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality EV vehicles and components at scale.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the development, design, and implementation of advanced manufacturing equipment, systems, technologies and processes to support current and future production goals including the expansion and optimization of our state-of-the-art production facilities.
- Leverage Industry technologies, world class vendors and know-how
- Spearhead the integration of cutting-edge automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing tools, ensuring simultaneous product/process engineering, seamless operation and optimized throughput.
- Oversee the design, layout, and launch of new production lines, ensuring alignment with program milestones and volume targets.
- Collaborate with design engineering, product development, supply chain and quality teams to ensure design for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and product quality.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
- Partner with supply chain teams to ensure alignment on material flow, logistics, and just-in-time inventory strategies.
- Develop, manage and track capital expenditure plans for manufacturing infrastructure, tools, and technologies.
- Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
- Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for all manufacturing-related projects.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 15+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, preferably within the automotive or EV sector.
- Proven track record of scaling manufacturing operations from pilot to mass production.
- Deep knowledge of automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and other advanced production technologies.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management abilities.
- Deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and quality management systems
- Commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact in manufacturing processes.
- 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
