Upfitter Manager

Harbinger - Garden Grove, CA

Hiring: Upfitter Manager Company: Harbinger Location: Garden Grove, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:36:17 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : CAD, Segment About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience in solid modeling, Catia V6 is preferred Required Skills: •As an incomplete vehicle manufacturer, Harbinger Motors relies on its upfitters to deliver the finished vehicle. Consequently, strong collaboration and flawless execution with upfitters are essential to delivering a high-quality, complete vehicle to the end customer on time. •This person will work onsite at Harbinger headquarters in Garden Grove, California •Demonstrated capacity to import and integrate body CAD models with Harbinger’s chassis CAD within Harbinger’s Catia environment. •Demonstrated capacity to prepare and securely export CAD data for external release by sanitizing proprietary and intellectual property content. •Demonstrated capacity to analyze upfitter body specifications and convert them into chassis engineering requirements. •Maintain a library of 2D drawings that include critical dimensions for supporting logistics operations. •Capable of performing packaging studies to integrate Upfitter Specific devices such as liftgates, ePTOs, battery boxes, etc. •Define and maintain approved upfit configurations, compatibility guidelines, and best practices Qualifications: •Automotive background, medium / heavy duty segment is preferred •Knowledgeable in stripped chassis architecture and upfit integration processes. •Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate and collaborate with external upfitters and partners. •Demonstrated capacity to translate technical requirements into clear customer-facing guidance •Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills •Excellent written and verbal communication •Operational familiarity with vehicle integration, electrical systems, weight distribution, and load constraints •Prior experience supporting enterprise or fleet customers •Drive successful upfitter execution to ensure completed vehicles are delivered on time and in alignment with Harbinger Motor’s quality standards. •Develop and standardize processes to streamline operations, improve productivity, and minimize execution time; namely when it comes to sharing CAD externally. Compensation: •$120,000 - $150,000 / year •Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!