Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, General Assembly

The role

You will lead the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing equipment and automation systems for vehicle General Assembly. You will drive equipment strategy and manage the full lifecycle from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

What you will do

• Define and implement long-term process and equipment strategy for General Assembly lines
• Lead the entire equipment lifecycle from concept to continuous improvement
• Lead process and flow planning, layout, and installation of new General Assembly lines
• Act as technical expert for General Assembly equipment including automation, robotics, and controls
• Partner with equipment suppliers for technical discussions and vendor management
• Lead vehicle design and product engineering teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly
• Drive continuous improvement for equipment performance, uptime, yield, and cycle time
• Work with Vehicle Design, Quality, Operations, and Facilities teams for project execution

Required qualifications

• At least 15+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering
• At least 8+ years focused on General Assembly equipment in automotive EV or 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, conveyance systems, nut running, fluid fill, and sealing
• History of bringing new, complex manufacturing equipment online from concept to high-volume production
• Strong understanding of automation principles, robotics, machine vision, and control systems
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD)
• Project management experience leading large-scale equipment projects
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Nice to have

• 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

About the company

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company. They aim to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.