Maintenance Planner & MRO Coordinator (Contract)

Harbinger Motors Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbinger Motors Inc. in California is seeking a Maintenance Planner & MRO Coordinator to bridge maintenance execution, inventory management, and procurement.

You will oversee CMMS tracking, tool crib operations, spare parts procurement, and budget administration to minimize downtime and keep critical equipment available. The role requires a technical diploma or degree and 3+ years in industrial maintenance or plant engineering, with strong CMMS and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, MRO, or plant engineering (3+ years).
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency with CMMS and ERP tools for procurement and inventory.

Responsibilities

• CMMS Management: track, schedule, and follow up on PM and corrective work orders.
• Tool crib & inventory: manage daily operations and cycle counts.
• Procurement & budget: create requisitions and monitor department spend.
• Risk-based strategy: set Min/Max levels to reduce downtime and costs.
• Technical liaison: work with technicians to identify required parts from manuals and schematics.

Skills

CMMS management

Tool crib operations

Procurement & budget

Risk-based strategy

Technical liaison

Budget administration

5S methodology

Reading manuals & schematics

Education

Technical diploma

Associate degree

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Fiix

ERP software

Job description

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

We are seeking a technically skilled Maintenance Planner & MRO Coordinator to bridge the gap between maintenance execution, inventory management, and procurement. In this critical role, you will oversee CMMS tracking, tool crib operations, spare parts procurement, and budget administration. By utilizing a risk-based approach, you will ensure the continuous availability of critical parts and proactively minimize equipment downtime across our facility.

What You’ll Do:

• CMMS Management: Track, schedule, and follow up on Preventive Maintenance (PM) and corrective work orders to ensure timely completion.

• Tool Crib & Inventory: Oversee daily tool crib operations, maintain a highly accurate spare parts inventory, and conduct regular cycle counts.

• Procurement & Budget: Create purchase requisitions, partner with the Procurement team to expedite critical orders, and actively monitor the maintenance department budget.

• Risk-Based Strategy: Evaluate machinery and parts criticality to establish optimal Min/Max inventory levels that reduce downtime while controlling costs.

• Technical Liaison: Work closely with maintenance technicians to accurately identify required parts utilizing technical manuals and schematics.

Who You Are:

• Education: Technical diploma, Associate degree, or a B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical trade.

• Experience: 3 years of professional experience in industrial maintenance, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), or plant engineering. (Note: Hands-on experience as a Maintenance Technician is highly preferred).

• Technical Literacy: Strong ability to read technical manuals, mechanical blueprints, and electrical/pneumatic schematics, coupled with a solid understanding of industrial machinery components.

• Software Proficiency: Advanced user of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM, Maximo, or Fiix, as well as ERP software for procurement and inventory tracking.

• Analytical Skills: Proven experience with budget administration, reliability concepts, and developing risk-based inventory strategies.

• Organization & Continuous Improvement: Highly organized professional with a continuous improvement mindset, including the practical application of 5S methodology to tool crib management.

California Pay Range

$30—$35 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 [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy
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