Principal AME Equipment Engineer, GA

Overview

Principal Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, General Assembly — Harbinger. Lead the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing equipment and automation systems for the vehicle 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 efficient, safe, and robust. You will be a hands-on technical expert, leading a team to build and scale production from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

• 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 through ramp-up and continuous improvement.
• New Facility & Line Setup:
  Lead process and flow planning, layout, and installation of new General Assembly lines, including space optimization, utility requirements, and seamless integration of equipment.
• Technical Expertise:
  Serve as the technical expert for all General Assembly equipment, applying automation, robotics, machine vision, and controls systems to solve complex challenges.
• Vendor Management:
  Collaborate with equipment suppliers, lead technical discussions, negotiate specifications, and ensure on-time delivery and performance.
• Design for Manufacturing & Assembly:
  Lead vehicle design and product engineering teams to optimize 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 and robust corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Work with Vehicle Design, Quality, Operations, and Facilities teams to ensure successful project execution and seamless integration of new equipment and improvements to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost of production.

• Experience:
  
  15+ years in advanced manufacturing engineering, with 8+ years focused on General Assembly equipment in automotive EV or related high-volume manufacturing.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Deep expertise in General Assembly processes and equipment, including robotics (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 automation, robotics, machine vision (e.g., Cognex, Keyence), and control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• CAD proficiency (e.g., Solid Works, CATIA, AutoCAD) for reviewing equipment designs and layouts.
• Project management experience with large-scale equipment projects.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Preferred startup experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• PMP or similar certification.

• 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: $160,000—$190,000 USD

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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