Technical Program Assistant Jobs in Whittier, CA

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:
Harbinger is seeking an energetic and experienced Technical Program Manager to join our Program Management Office. In this role, you will work with a highly innovative team developing a cutting-edge electric stripped chassis for the medium-duty truck market. Reporting to the Director of Engineering Programs, you will coordinate, manage, and communicate the status of engineering programs across our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Management:

• Own one or more major subsystems, projects and/or programs at Harbinger.
• Develop and maintain project plans to launch product improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and cross-functional partners to meet milestones and balance competing priorities.
• Drive projects to successful completion by guiding and supporting engineering teams while demonstrating a strong sense of urgency.
• Understand the critical path(s) for assigned areas; identify, report and resolve roadblocks

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely parts release, ordering, delivery and implementation.
• Proactively identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to address part shortages or delays.

Engineering Process Support:

• Partner with engineers to implement robust processes, including Design Reviews, DFMEA, CAE and DVPRs.
• Lead weekly Product Development Team (PDT) meetings with internal stakeholders.
• Support external (supplier) meetings as needed to address issues and risks.

Issue Resolution:

• Drive resolution of engineering concerns, ensuring thorough Root Cause Analysis and the implementation of both short-term and permanent corrective actions.

Change Management:

• Drive the execution of product improvement initiatives (including: cost reduction, durability, serviceability, etc.)
• Oversee the change control process, collaborating with materials planning and manufacturing teams to manage new revision effectivity efficiently.

Resource Planning

• Support Finance and Engineering in budget forecasting and management
• Identify and escalate resource constraints to meet deliverables

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a technical or management role within a technical sector (automotive experience is a plus).
• Startup experience is advantageous.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Experience with SmartSheets or MS Project.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira is a plus.
• CAD experience is a plus.
• Domain Knowledge (one or more would be a plus):
• Vehicle hardware integration and packaging
• Change management
• Electrical system design and harnessing layout
• Automotive electronic devices
• EV powertrains
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• Vehicle software and controls
• Core Competencies:
• Strong project management skills from ideation to completion.
• An ownership mindset and bias for action.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to contribute beyond primary job responsibilities.

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
$120,000-$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.
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.
Candidate Data Privacy
Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
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