Harbinger builds electric medium-duty truck chassis for commercial fleet operators such as FedEx.
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Harbinger</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p></div><div><strong>Position Overview</strong></div> <div> <p>We're looking for an experienced <strong>Principal AME Equipment Engineer, General Assembly </strong>to lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge manufacturing equipment and automation systems for our vehicle's General Assembly. This is a critical leadership role that will drive the strategy for a new era of vehicle manufacturing, ensuring that our assembly lines are the most efficient, safe, and robust in the world. You'll be a hands-on technical expert, leading a team to build and scale production from concept to high-volume manufacturing. If you have a deep understanding of automotive assembly processes and a history of delivering complex, high-volume equipment solutions in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.</p> </div> <div><strong>What You'll Do: </strong></div> <div> <ul> <li><strong>Strategic Equipment Leadership:</strong> 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.</li> <li><strong>Full Lifecycle Management:</strong> Lead the entire equipment lifecycle: from concept, specification, vendor selection, design review, fabrication, installation, commissioning, ramp-up, and continuous improvement.</li> <li><strong>New Facility & Line Setup:</strong> 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.</li> <li><strong>Technical Expertise:</strong> 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.</li> <li><strong>Vendor Management:</strong> Partner with equipment suppliers, leading technical discussions, negotiating specifications, and ensuring on-time delivery and performance.</li> <li><strong>Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Assembly (DFA):</strong> Lead the vehicle design and product engineering teams to optimize vehicle designs for manufacturability and assembly on automated equipment, reducing complexity and increasing quality.</li> <li><strong>Process Optimization:</strong> Drive continuous improvement for equipment performance, uptime, yield, and cycle time through data analysis, root cause analysis, and the implementation of robust solutions.</li> <li><strong>Cross-Functional Leadership:</strong> 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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who You Are: </strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> At least 15+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering, with at least 8+ years focused on General Assembly equipment in the automotive EV or a related high-volume manufacturing industry.</li> <li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.</li> <li>Deep expertise in General Assembly processes and equipment, including robotic applications (e.g., Kuka, Fanuc), conveyance systems, nut running, fluid fill, and sealing.</li> <li>Proven history of bringing new, complex manufacturing equipment online from concept to high-volume production.</li> <li>Strong understanding of automation principles, robotics, machine vision (e.g., Cognex, Keyence), and control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).</li> <li>Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD) for reviewing equipment designs and layouts.</li> <li>Proven project management experience with a track record of successfully leading large-scale equipment projects.</li> <li>Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions for equipment issues.</li> <li>Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required. <strong>This role requires up to 25% travel. </strong></li> </ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Preferably, experience with a startup environment.</li> <li>Practice of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.</li> <li>Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.</li> </ul> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div class="p-rich_text_section"><strong>Key Benefits & Perks:</strong></div> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Early-stage Stock Options</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave</li> <li data-stringify-