Sr Manager, Quality Management System (QMS)

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Sr Manager, Quality Management System (QMS)

About Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors is redefining luxury mobility with electric vehicles engineered for exceptional performance, design, and sustainability. We are relentlessly focused on quality, innovation, safety, and craftsmanship in everything we do. As we grow, our Quality Management System is a cornerstone of how we scale responsibly and deliver world‑class products to our customers.

Role Summary

The Senior Manager, Quality Management System (QMS) is responsible for developing, maintaining, and leading Lucid’s enterprise-level QMS in alignment with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, internal standards, and regulatory requirements. This role drives cross-functional governance, compliance, continuous improvement, and systemic quality excellence across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Field Quality, and Customer Experience.

You will lead a team of QMS professionals and work closely with senior leadership to ensure Lucid’s processes are robust, scalable, auditable, and effective as we accelerate global growth.

You Will:

Quality Management System Leadership

• Own and evolve Lucid’s end-to-end QMS strategy, policies, standards, and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and applicable federal, state, and international regulations.

• Lead QMS maturity assessments and drive systemic improvements across the enterprise.

• Create and maintain the Quality Manual, process maps, and governance structure.

Audit & Compliance Oversight

• Lead internal audit programs (system, process, product) and manage external certification audits.

• Oversee QMS readiness for customer, regulatory, and certification body audits.

• Ensure timely corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and closure of non‑conformities.

Process Governance & Standardization

• Partner with functional leaders to define, standardize, and optimize critical business processes.

• Ensure process owners maintain compliant, controlled, current documentation.

• Implement process KPIs and monitor QMS performance via dashboards and reporting.

Change Management & Continuous Improvement

• Drive QMS digital transformation, including workflows, document control, and automation.

• Lead cross-functional problem solving using 8D, PFMEA, risk management, and Lean methodologies.

• Champion quality culture, structured change management, and organizational learning.

Training & Organizational Development

• Develop and oversee QMS training strategy across all levels of the organization.

• Ensure employees understand roles, responsibilities, and requirements related to quality.

• Support workforce competency and audit readiness.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead and mentor a high-performing QMS team.

• Develop succession planning, capability building, and career development.

• Collaborate regularly with executive leadership on QMS health and priorities.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required (Master’s degree or MBA preferred)

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Quality Management Systems, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Regulatory Compliance within automotive, EV, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments.

• 5+ years of leadership experience, including leading teams and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Hands‑on experience leading IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001 certified QMS in a complex, multi‑site organization.

• Deep expertise in IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and automotive quality system requirements.

• Strong working knowledge of APQP, PFMEA/DFMEA, Control Plans, risk management, and CAPA.

• Proven ability to lead internal and external audits, certification readiness, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience with QMS digital tools, document control systems, and workflow automation.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to define and monitor process KPIs and system effectiveness.

• Executive‑level communication skills; ability to clearly articulate risk, compliance status, and improvement plans.

• Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence without authority, and operate effectively in a matrixes organization.

• Strong problem‑solving mindset with experience driving systemic and sustainable improvements.

• Ability to balance compliance rigor with operational flexibility in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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