Staff, Supplier Industrialization Engineer – Interior Trim & Coverstock

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.

Lucid is seeking a Staff, Supplier Industrialization Engineer – Interior Trim and Coverstock to drive best-in-class product quality throughout the development process. This high-visibility role demands technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to excel in a complex, fast-paced environment. Our Corporate Supplier Industrialization team empowers the rapid industrialization of innovative products. The Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams and suppliers to balance design innovation with robust manufacturing for optimal quality.

To be successful in this role, you must possess deep technical expertise in implementing quality and reliability best practices, driving innovation, and ensuring product validation. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, determined, and has a proven track record in quality program management, preferably within the automotive industry. The Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer will play a key role in developing and industrializing Suspension systems at supplier sites to ensure the success of the Lucid programs.

YOU WILL;

• Handle complex Supply Chains between directed Tiers between Asia / Europe / Americas.

• Develop, manage, and improve the APQP process with suppliers from the initial design stage through PPAP submission and the start of mass production.

• Lead design review and ensure manufacturing needs (DFM/A) for Interior commodities are considered in the design phase and that proper quality expectations are defined.

• Be responsible for driving and tracking all tier suppliers Engineering Design Change activities.

• Work cross functional with Studio, Design Engineering, Purchasing, New Projects Implementation, Plant level Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Material Planning and Plant SQEs to ensure the proper development of the suspension components as well as making sure Lucid plants and final customers are protected.

• Perform supplier assessments, audits and site inspections for sourcing; develop process improvement plans and drive implementation; monitor and maintain performance metrics.

• Have ability to travel 25-75% on average on a short term or long-term basis to Lucid Motors and supplier sites globally on a short notice.

• Document processes and compliance with ISO9001 and AIAG/ IATF16949 industry standards.

• Analyze data from supplier and assembly plant builds to assess capability of meeting requirements to complete the build.

You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Industrial Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or assembly plant environments within Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, R&D, or Manufacturing Engineering. Automotive industry experience preferred.

• At least 6 years of hands-on APQP and PPAP project management.

• Experience with Interior components and manufacturing processes such as: Interior Trims Manufacturing, Wrapping Processes, Coverstock (Textile, PVC, PUR, Real Leather), Cut/Sew Processes, Injection Molding, Ultrasonic/Infrared/Heat Stake Welding, Adhesives, End Of Line Testers (Continuity / Functional / Visual / Scanning), Best-in-class Traceability.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics and drawings. In-depth knowledge of chassis quality standards and specifications.

• Comprehensive understanding of product quality lifecycle stages and associated quality gates.

• Proven analytical skills, technical writing proficiency, and mastery of quality tools (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, DFM/A, GD&T).

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively, leverage data, and innovate solutions.

• Demonstrated adaptability and strong problem-solving orientation.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a focus on timely delivery

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in engineering.

• Certification - American Society for Quality, Six Sigma Black Belt, etc.

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.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)
$142,700—$209,220 USD

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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