Program Manager, Vehicle Manufacturing

The role

The Program Manager, Vehicle Manufacturing serves as the technical liaison between upfitters and the Harbinger Engineering team for Step Van and Low Cab Forward product lines. This person will manage CAD integration, documentation, and cross-functional timelines to support upfitter integration and vehicle delivery.

What you will do

• Import and integrate body CAD models with chassis CAD within CATIA environment.
• Prepare and securely export CAD data for external release.
• Analyze upfitter body specifications and translate them into chassis engineering requirements.
• Maintain a library of 2D drawings with critical dimensions.
• Perform packaging studies to integrate upfitter-specific devices.
• Define and maintain approved upfit configurations and compatibility guidelines.
• Coordinate design changes with upfitters.
• Maintain traceability records for design changes.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Stripped Chassis Body Builder Guide.
• Coordinate cross-functional timelines, deliverables, and dependencies.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in solid modeling.
• Proficiency in CATIA.
• Prior automotive Design Release Engineer (DRE) experience.
• Program management experience, including managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of stripped chassis architecture and upfit integration processes.
• Familiarity with quality management principles.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with external upfitters and partners.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into clear customer-facing guidance.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%.

Nice to have

• CATIA V6 experience
• Experience in the medium- or heavy-duty vehicle segment, particularly DRE or program management experience with medium-duty vehicles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, or with Google Sheets.
• Experience with electric vehicles, alternative powertrains, or emerging mobility platforms.
• Familiarity with vehicle integration, electrical systems, weight distribution, and load constraints.
• Experience building standardized product or configuration frameworks.
• Prior experience supporting enterprise or fleet customers.

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 have a team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts working to bring an EV platform to support medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.