AME Equipment Engineer, GA

Harbinger Motors · Garden Grove, CA

Level: Engineer
Team: Manufacturing
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 15+ years
Industry: Automotive
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Harbinger Motors (automotive) in Garden Grove, CA. 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.

They ask for: 15+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Automation

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $109k–$153k.

Median of the low and high ends of 101 live postings that list pay, out of 282 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 281 other live manufacturing postings in California.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: More than usual (15+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Tooling 59%
New product launch 54%
✓ Root cause 45%
✓ Automation 34%
✓ CATIA / NX 34%
Machining 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, Assembly lines, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 15+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Harbinger Motors in Garden Grove

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What You'll Do

◆Strategic Equipment Leadership: Define and implement the long-term process and equipment strategy for our vehicle General Assembly lines, including conveyance, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotic fastening, fluid fill, and specialized torque control tooling.
◆Full Lifecycle Management: Lead the entire equipment lifecycle: from concept, specification, vendor selection, design review, fabrication, installation, commissioning, ramp-up, and continuous improvement.
◆New Facility & Line Setup: Lead the process and flow planning, layout, and installation of new General Assembly lines within existing and/or new facilities. This includes space optimization, utility requirements, and ensuring seamless integration of equipment.
◆Technical Expertise: Act as the technical expert for all General Assembly equipment, applying deep knowledge of automation, robotics, machine vision, and controls systems to solve complex challenges.
◆Vendor Management: Partner with equipment suppliers, leading technical discussions, negotiating specifications, and ensuring on-time delivery and performance.
◆Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Assembly (DFA): Lead the vehicle design and product engineering teams to optimize vehicle designs for manufacturability and assembly on automated equipment, reducing complexity and increasing quality.
◆Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement for equipment performance, uptime, yield, and cycle time through data analysis, root cause analysis, and the implementation of robust solutions.
◆Cross-Functional Leadership: Work with Vehicle Design, Quality, Operations, and Facilities teams to ensure successful project execution and seamless integration of new equipment and improved Safety,Quality, Delivery and Cost of our vehicle production.

Who You Are

✓Experience: At least 15+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering, with at least 8+ years focused on General Assembly equipment in the automotive EV or a related high-volume manufacturing industry.
✓Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
✓Deep expertise in General Assembly processes and equipment, including robotic applications (e.g., Kuka, Fanuc), conveyance systems, nut running, fluid fill, and sealing.
✓Proven history of bringing new, complex manufacturing equipment online from concept to high-volume production.
✓Strong understanding of automation principles, robotics, machine vision (e.g., Cognex, Keyence), and control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
✓Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD) for reviewing equipment designs and layouts.
✓Proven project management experience with a track record of successfully leading large-scale equipment projects.
✓Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions for equipment issues.
✓Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required. This role requires up to 25% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

✓Preferably, experience with a startup environment.
✓Practice of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
✓Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.

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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

We're looking for an experienced AME Equipment Engineer, General Assembly to lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge manufacturing equipment and automation systems for our vehicle's General Assembly. This is a critical leadership role that will drive the strategy for a new era of vehicle manufacturing, ensuring that our assembly lines are the most efficient, safe, and robust in the world. You'll be a hands-on technical expert, leading a team to build and scale production from concept to high-volume manufacturing. If you have a deep understanding of automotive assembly processes and a history of delivering complex, high-volume equipment solutions in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

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

$170,000 — $190,000 USD

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.

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