Wiring Harness Lab Lead & Mentor

Harbinger Motors Inc.

Garden Grove (CA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage Stock Options

Retirement savings (401k, HSA, FSA)

Annual Vacation Bonus

Wellness & Fertility Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger Motors Inc. in Garden Grove, California, seeks an experienced Lab Manager to lead the automotive electrical lab. You will oversee technicians, manage Jira tickets, and maintain inventory while upholding strict safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes ownership and hands-on coaching. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in lab leadership within power electronics or automotive sectors, plus IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 familiarity. Equity options and robust benefits are included.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Lab Manager, ideally in automotive or aerospace labs.
Experience managing technicians.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of 2D drawing layouts.

Responsibilities

Review incoming work request tickets in Jira and assign work to wiring harness technicians.
Review tickets for completeness, prepare kits, and update Jira status.
Track and maintain hardware inventory in the lab.
Coach junior technicians on crimping, soldering, and related tasks.
Diagnose faulty harnesses and perform repairs.
Assemble complex harnesses and PCBAs as needed.
Support audits to ensure high quality harnesses.
Maintain very high cleanliness and safety standards in the lab.