Harbinger Motors
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain
$170K–$190K
Garden Grove, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2025
- Location
- Garden Grove, CA
Garden Grove, California, United States - Experience
- At least 10+ years in advanced manufacturing engineering, with at least 8+ years focused on high-precision Electric Drive Unit (motor/gearbox/inverter) assembly, ICE Drivetrain assembly, or highly automated chassis/sub-assembly manufacturing in the automotive or related high-volume industry.
- 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 powertrain manufacturing process and equipment strategy; lead equipment projects from concept through production ramp-up.
- Plan and install new assembly lines, integrating automation, utilities, and material handling.
- Improve equipment performance, yield, and cycle time through validation, analysis, and cross-functional work.
What they ask for
- At least 10+ years in advanced manufacturing engineering, including at least 8+ years in high-precision EDU, ICE drivetrain, or highly automated chassis/sub-assembly manufacturing.
- 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.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Nice to have
- Experience in a startup and rapidly scaling production; Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience (Black Belt preferred).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
Pay
$170,000 — $190,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, CATIA, Delmia, SPC, DOE, 8D, PFMEA, Control Plans
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