
Manufacturing Manager, Powertrain
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.
Job Overview
The Manufacturing Manager – Powertrain will lead manufacturing operations for the Powertrain area of our assembly plant. This role oversees both Operations and Manufacturing Engineering, ensuring world-class execution in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. The Manufacturing Manager will serve as the key link between day-to-day production and long-term process improvement, driving operational excellence and supporting the company’s mission to deliver high-quality Electric Trucks at scale.
What You’ll Do:
- Direct daily production for the Powertrain area, ensuring output meets schedule, quality specifications, and efficiency targets.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of supervisors, team leads, and operators across multiple shifts.
- Drive a culture of safety-first, compliance, and accountability, ensuring adherence to all EHS standards.
- Manage production KPIs (OEE, FPY, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency) with clear problem-solving and escalation processes.
- Oversee process engineering and equipment performance for Powertrain assembly.
- Lead new process introduction, equipment commissioning, and continuous improvement projects.
- Partner with Design Engineering on Design for Manufacturing, ensuring new product launches are seamlessly integrated into production.
- Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure smooth production flow and quick resolution of issues.
- Work with Program Management and NPI teams to deliver robust product launches on time.
- Collaborate with HR and Training to strengthen skills, cross-training, and workforce readiness.
- Foster a culture of problem-solving, lean manufacturing, and employee engagement.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of EV powertrain systems and assembly processes preferred.
- Demonstrated success managing both production and manufacturing engineering teams.
- Expertise in lean manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or equivalent CI methodologies.
- Proven ability to lead through change, scale operations, and deliver results under pressure.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- 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
$150,000 - $170,000 USD
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