Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain

The role

You will lead the strategic design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing equipment and systems for Electric Drive Unit assembly and electrified chassis integration. You will drive the strategy for high-precision, high-volume EV drivetrain manufacturing from concept to high-volume production.

What you will do

• Define and implement long-term process and equipment strategy for EV Powertrain manufacturing lines.
• Lead the entire equipment lifecycle from concept to production ramp-up.
• Lead process flow planning, layout, and installation of new Powertrain assembly lines.
• Act as technical subject matter expert for all Powertrain equipment.
• Lead Powertrain Product Engineering teams to optimize designs for automated assembly.
• Partner with Tier 1 equipment suppliers for technical discussions and vendor management.
• Drive continuous improvement for equipment performance, OEE, yield, and cycle time.
• Work with Product Design, Quality, Controls, and Operations teams for project execution.

Required qualifications

• At least 10+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering.
• At least 8+ years focused on high-precision Electric Drive Unit assembly, ICE Drivetrain assembly, or highly automated chassis/sub-assembly manufacturing in the automotive or related high-volume indus
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Expertise in high-speed rotor/stator assembly, winding, precision balancing, or component pressing.
• Strong familiarity with precision liquid dispensing and automated leak/pressure testing.
• Expert knowledge of Electric Motor EOL dynamometer testing and data interpretation.
• Proven history of bringing new, complex, and highly automated manufacturing equipment online.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA).
• Project management experience leading multi-million dollar, large-scale equipment projects.
• Ability to perform rigorous statistical analysis and structured root cause analysis.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Nice to have

• Experience with a startup environment and rapidly scaling production.
• Practice of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
• Experience with simulation software (e.g., Delmia)

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. Their team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts aims to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.