Harbinger Motors
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, GA
$170K–$190K
Garden Grove, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Location
- Garden Grove, CA
Garden Grove, California, United States - Experience
- At least 10+ years in advanced manufacturing engineering, including at least 8+ years focused on high-precision Electric Drive Unit assembly, ICE Drivetrain assembly, or highly automated chassis/sub-assembly manufacturing.
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
About the job
Leads the design, deployment, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment and production lines for electric drive unit assembly and electrified chassis integration.
What you'll do
- Set manufacturing process and equipment strategy and lead equipment projects from concept through commissioning and production ramp-up.
- Plan and install new production lines, including process flow, layout, utilities, and automation integration.
- Improve equipment performance, yield, and cycle time through process validation, statistical analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
What they ask for
- At least 10+ years in advanced manufacturing engineering, including at least 8+ years in high-precision electric drive unit assembly, ICE drivetrain assembly, or highly automated chassis/sub-assembly manufacturing in automotive or a related high-volume industry.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- Experience bringing complex, highly automated manufacturing equipment from concept to high-volume production; project leadership of large-scale equipment projects.
- Strong proficiency in CAD software and ability to perform statistical analysis and structured root cause analysis; willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Nice to have
- Experience in a startup environment and rapidly scaling production; Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience (Black Belt preferred).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification; simulation software experience such as Delmia.
Pay
$170,000 — $190,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, CATIA, Delmia, SPC, DOE, 8D, PFMEA, Control Plans
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