Quality Engineer, Harbinger Motors
Interior/ Exterior Trim
$100-150k
Plus Early-stage Stock Options
Office located in Garden Grove, CA
Commercial EV manufacturer
Posted today
Commercial EV manufacturer
201-500 employees
Posted today
$100-150k
Plus Early-stage Stock Options
Office located in Garden Grove, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the medium-duty vehicle industry.
Role
Who you are
- You are a hands-on engineer that loves to solve problems
- You are bias for action and continuous improvement
- You are energetic, passionate about quality and delivering best in class products
- You have experience controlling class A surfaces (paint, interiors, etc..)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing) or a related technical field
- Three to five years of pertinent experience in manufacturing quality or supplier quality engineering involving control of class A surfaces
- Proficiency in ISO-9001:2018 or IATF 16949 standards is highly desired
- Familiarity with fundamental quality core tools including Quality Management Systems, Supplier and Internal Audits, APQP, SPC, PPAP, FMEA
- Excellent project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects concurrently
- Solid understanding of paint quality, vehicle general assembly, EOL vehicle inspection advantageous
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Quality Engineer to own Harbinger’s HC CAB interior and exterior quality
- You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our vehicle cabins, including interior and exterior trim and CAB components, throughout their life cycles
- This role involves collaborating with suppliers, product designers, and production teams to establish and maintain quality standards, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement
- This QE will act as a liaison between the company's cross-functional teams, our suppliers, and our customers. Responsibilities include defining quality standards, performing root cause analysis, defining inspection standards, equipment controls, quality gates, supplier selection, APQP, and determining corrective actions
- A successful Cab Quality Engineer should have excellent analytic and troubleshooting skills and be able to ensure that processes and products are consistently improved
- Monitor quality performance metrics, proactively identify and escalate emerging high-impact issues using supplier, internal process, and warranty data for early resolution
- Drive timely root cause analysis and resolution by engaging and holding cross-functional teams accountable with a data-driven approach
- Implement continuous improvement by driving lessons learned into relevant processes
- Develop and track data-driven metrics for issue monitoring and corrective action effectiveness
- Create innovative tools and processes to enhance efficiency and scalability
- Continuously develop quality standards, quality control systems, and manufacturing and supplier quality protocols for Harbinger’s HC Series CAB
- Perform thorough inspection and testing of materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure meticulous compliance with quality specifications
- Support the assembly team with equipment buyoff, conducting technical and statistical investigations concerning quality issues, methods, and equipment, culminating in actionable recommendations
- Formulate effective corrective actions, solutions, and enhancements for supplier, production, and product-related challenges specific to vehicle cabin systems
- Participate in design reviews alongside design engineering and manufacturing teams to mitigate manufacturing and assembly risks linked to cabin trim and interior components
- Lead and instruct interdisciplinary efforts to conduct root cause analysis for both internal and external cabin components, ensuring timely responses and validation of corrective actions to prevent non-conformances
- Lead MRB meetings and act as a quality representative within the engineering change control board for cabin and interior systems
Our take
Traditionally, commercial fleets and medium-duty vehicle operators have faced barriers such as high acquisition costs and limited options in the electric vehicle market. Harbinger aims to disrupt this landscape by developing an electric stripped chassis that specifically caters to the performance, durability, and lifespan expectations of Class 4 to Class 6 vehicles.
The company's focus on delivering an EV platform priced with zero acquisition premium addresses a key obstacle in the widespread adoption of EVs within the commercial sector. With impressive funding to its name, a 2025-announced deal to build trucks for FedEx and a 2026 announced plan to build hybrid vehicles for emergency services, Harbinger Motors is ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electric mobility for commercial and speciality vehicles.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Nov 2025
$160m
SERIES C
Jan 2025
$100m
SERIES B
Total funding: $357.7m
Company benefits
- 100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You and your loved ones are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Accelerate Your Wealth: As one of our first 100 employees, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options
- Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work-life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit
- Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries
- Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; we've got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized
Company HQ
West Garden Grove, Garden Grove, CA
Leadership
John Henry Harris
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked at OED Consulting Engineers as a Hardware Engineering Consultant. They also served as the Head of Sentry Tower Hardware and principal Mechanical Engineer at Anduril Industries.
Phillip Weicker
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously co-founded Cannoo and held various roles at the company between 2017 and 2020. Before Cannoo, they worked at Faraday Future where they served as the Director and Senior Manager of Battery Systems.
William Eberts
(Co-Founder & COO)Previously worked as an Engineering Project Manager at Anduril Industries. Before that, they were a Program Manager at Cannoo.
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