Bill of Materials (BOM) Specialist

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.

Position Overview   We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced BOM Specialist to manage and maintain the Bill of Materials (BOM) for our automotive products. The BOM Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of product data throughout the lifecycle of automotive development and production. This role requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless operations and product delivery.   What You'll Do: 

BOM Management:

• Create, update, and maintain accurate BOMs for automotive components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Manage multi-level BOMs, ensuring proper linkage and structure for complex automotive products.
• Ensure BOMs are aligned with engineering specifications, design changes, and manufacturing requirements.

Change Management:

• Coordinate and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) or Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs) affecting the BOM.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely incorporation of design and process changes.
• Maintain a controlled process for BOM versioning to track revisions and updates.

Data Accuracy & Validation:

• Perform regular audits of BOM data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organizational and industry standards.
• Validate the compatibility of components and subassemblies to avoid production errors.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies in BOM data and resolve issues in collaboration with relevant teams.

 

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure BOMs meet production needs and cost targets.
• Act as a liaison between design, production, and supply chain teams to resolve BOM-related challenges.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) processes by developing and finalizing BOMs for new models or designs.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Generate BOM reports and metrics to support decision-making, cost analysis, and project tracking.
• Analyze BOM data to identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with automotive industry regulations, standards, and customer requirements.

 

Who You Are: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in BOM management or related roles in the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with automotive product development and manufacturing processes.
• Strong proficiency in PLM/ERP systems for BOM management (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Siemens Teamcenter).
• Knowledge of automotive components, assemblies, and industry standards.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational and data management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electric vehicle (EV) components and technologies.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

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$85,000—$110,000 USDEqual 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 sta