AME Industrial/Productivity Engineer

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's 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:

The AME Industrial / Productivity Engineer is responsible for leading productivity improvement initiatives and establishing best practices across Harbinger's automotive manufacturing operations. This critical role focuses on optimizing production efficiency, reducing costs, implementing strategic automation, and driving continuous improvement strategies. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence while maintaining high-quality and safety standards.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement advanced productivity strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead process optimization projects using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 methodologies.
• Identify and drive automation opportunities, including robotics and smart manufacturing solutions.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis, time studies, and capacity planning to optimize resource utilization.
• Define and monitor KPIs such as OEE, cycle times, labor efficiency, and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with leadership, production, maintenance, and quality teams to improve overall plant performance.
• Oversee plant layout changes, equipment upgrades, and implementation of new production technologies.
• Standardize work procedures and develop best practices to ensure consistency across multiple production lines.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on process improvement methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Drive change management initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Who You Are:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 7-10+ years in industrial engineering, manufacturing optimization, or process improvement, preferably in the automotive EV or a related high-volume manufacturing industry
• Strong expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience with automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software, manufacturing simulation tools, and data analytics.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and ROI calculations for capital improvement projects.
• Familiarity with ERP and MES systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) for manufacturing data analysis.
• Preferred:
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
  • Lean Manufacturing Certification.
  • Certified Industrial Engineer (CIE) or Project Management Professional (PMP).

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

$140,000-$160,000 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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