Principal AME Equipment Engineer, Powertrain

Garden Grove, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 170000 - 190000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbingers best-in-class team of EV battery and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form Revolutionary Foundation.

Position Overview
Were looking for an experienced Principal AME Equipment Engineer Powertrain to lead the strategic design development and implementation of highly automated manufacturing equipment and systems for our Electric Drive Unit (EDU) assembly and electrified chassis integration. This is a critical leadership role that will drive the strategy for high-precision high-volume EV drivetrain manufacturing ensuring our lines are the most efficient safe and robust in the world. Youll be a hands-on technical expert leading the scale-up from concept to high-volume production. If you have deep expertise in high-precision e-motor gearbox or complex drivetrain assembly we want to hear from you.

What Youll Do:

Strategic Equipment Leadership: Define and implement the long-term process and equipment strategy for EV Powertrain manufacturing lines. This includes precision CNC machining (for housings/shafts) winding motor magnet assembly component pressing precision balancing gearbox assembly fluid filling leak/pressure testing and EDU End-of-Line (EOL) performance testing (dyno).
Full Lifecycle Management: Lead the entire equipment lifecycle: from concept definition SOR (Statement of Requirements) and specification vendor selection design review FAT/SAT (Factory/Site Acceptance Testing) installation commissioning production ramp-up and continuous improvement.
New Facility & Line Setup: Lead the process flow planning layout and installation of new Powertrain assembly lines. This includes managing utility integration (compressed air specialized coolants/oils high-voltage power) and ensuring seamless integration of automation cells and heavy material handling.
Technical Expertise (High-Precision): Act as the technical subject matter expert for all Powertrain equipment applying deep knowledge of high-precision automation servo control torque control fastening process control (e.g. force/displacement monitoring) and quality inspection systems (e.g. NDT metrology gear inspection).
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Assembly (DFA): Lead the Powertrain Product Engineering teams to optimize EDU and chassis component designs for automated assembly focusing on minimizing complexity and maximizing process capability (Cpk) in critical mechanical and electrical processes.
Vendor Management: Partner with Tier 1 equipment suppliers leading complex technical discussions negotiating precise specifications and ensuring on-time delivery quality and performance targets are met.
Process Optimization & Validation: Drive continuous improvement for equipment performance OEE yield and cycle time through statistical analysis (SPC) DOE (Design of Experiments) root cause analysis (8D) and rigorous process validation (PFMEA Control Plans).
Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with Product Design Quality Controls and Operations teams to ensure successful project execution and seamless integration of new equipment while adhering to critical safety and quality standards specifically focusing on the marriage of the EDU with the chassis structure.

Who You Are:

Experience: At least 15years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering with at least 8years 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: Bachelors or Masters 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 (e.g. bearings shafts).
Strong familiarity with precision liquid dispensing (e.g. sealants thermal paste) and automated leak/pressure testing.
Expert knowledge of Electric Motor EOL dynamometer testing and data interpretation.
Automation & Controls: Proven history of bringing new complex and highly automated manufacturing equipment online from concept to high-volume production.
Tools: Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks CATIA) for reviewing complex equipment designs and layouts. Experience with simulation software (e.g. Delmia) is a plus.
Project Leadership: Proven project management experience with a track record of successfully leading multi-million dollar large-scale equipment projects with critical safety and quality implications.
Analysis: Ability to perform rigorous statistical analysis and utilize structured root cause analysis techniques to implement robust corrective actions.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Key Benefits & Perks:

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

California Pay Range

$170000 - $190000 USD

Equal Opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender gender expression gender identity genetic information or characteristics physical or mental disability marital/domestic partner status age military/veteran status medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About HarbingerHarbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbingers best-in-class team of EV battery and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the...

About Harbinger

What Youll Do:

Strategic Equipment Leadership: Define and implement the long-term process and equipment strategy for EV Powertrain manufacturing lines. This includes precision CNC machining (for housings/shafts) winding motor magnet assembly component pressing precision balancing gearbox assembly fluid filling leak/pressure testing and EDU End-of-Line (EOL) performance testing (dyno).
Full Lifecycle Management: Lead the entire equipment lifecycle: from concept definition SOR (Statement of Requirements) and specification vendor selection design review FAT/SAT (Factory/Site Acceptance Testing) installation commissioning production ramp-up and continuous improvement.
New Facility & Line Setup: Lead the process flow planning layout and installation of new Powertrain assembly lines. This includes managing utility integration (compressed air specialized coolants/oils high-voltage power) and ensuring seamless integration of automation cells and heavy material handling.
Technical Expertise (High-Precision): Act as the technical subject matter expert for all Powertrain equipment applying deep knowledge of high-precision automation servo control torque control fastening process control (e.g. force/displacement monitoring) and quality inspection systems (e.g. NDT metrology gear inspection).
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Assembly (DFA): Lead the Powertrain Product Engineering teams to optimize EDU and chassis component designs for automated assembly focusing on minimizing complexity and maximizing process capability (Cpk) in critical mechanical and electrical processes.
Vendor Management: Partner with Tier 1 equipment suppliers leading complex technical discussions negotiating precise specifications and ensuring on-time delivery quality and performance targets are met.
Process Optimization & Validation: Drive continuous improvement for equipment performance OEE yield and cycle time through statistical analysis (SPC) DOE (Design of Experiments) root cause analysis (8D) and rigorous process validation (PFMEA Control Plans).
Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with Product Design Quality Controls and Operations teams to ensure successful project execution and seamless integration of new equipment while adhering to critical safety and quality standards specifically focusing on the marriage of the EDU with the chassis structure.

Who You Are:

Experience: At least 15years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering with at least 8years 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: Bachelors or Masters 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 (e.g. bearings shafts).
Strong familiarity with precision liquid dispensing (e.g. sealants thermal paste) and automated leak/pressure testing.
Expert knowledge of Electric Motor EOL dynamometer testing and data interpretation.
Automation & Controls: Proven history of bringing new complex and highly automated manufacturing equipment online from concept to high-volume production.
Tools: Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks CATIA) for reviewing complex equipment designs and layouts. Experience with simulation software (e.g. Delmia) is a plus.
Project Leadership: Proven project management experience with a track record of successfully leading multi-million dollar large-scale equipment projects with critical safety and quality implications.
Analysis: Ability to perform rigorous statistical analysis and utilize structured root cause analysis techniques to implement robust corrective actions.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Key Benefits & Perks: