EV Wiring Harness Lead & Lab Manager

Harbinger Motors Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage Stock Options

Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA,/

Annual Vacation Bonus

Wellness & Fertility Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger Motors Inc. is seeking a seasoned Lab Manager to lead our EV lab operations in California. You will oversee wiring harness technicians, manage Jira work assignments, and ensure high-quality harness production and repairs.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a deep understanding of 2D drawings, safety, and lean practices. We offer stock options, retirement benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program to support day-to-day work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading a lab in automotive or aerospace environments.
• Experience managing technicians.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with 2D drawing layouts.
• Willingness to learn and own responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming work request tickets in Jira and assign work.
• Review work order tickets for completeness and prepare kits for technicians.
• Track and maintain lab hardware inventory.
• Coach junior technicians on crimping, soldering and related tasks.
• Diagnose faulty harnesses and perform repairs.
• Assemble complex harnesses and PCBs as required.
• Support audits to ensure high-quality harnesses.
• Enforce cleanliness and safety standards in the lab.

Skills

Lab management

Team leadership

Communication skills

2D drawing understanding

On-the-job learning

Tools

Jira

Coupa

Job description

Harbinger Motors Inc. is seeking a seasoned Lab Manager to lead our EV lab operations in California. You will oversee wiring harness technicians, manage Jira work assignments, and ensure high-quality harness production and repairs.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a deep understanding of 2D drawings, safety, and lean practices. We offer stock options, retirement benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program to support day-to-day work-life balance.