BIW Program Manager

Lucid Motors; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking an experienced Body-in-White Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the deployment of new products and equipment. You will collaborate with Project Management, Vehicle Integration, Design Engineering, Logistics, NPI, Operations and other cross-functional teams to ensure BIW lines meet customer specifications.

The role emphasizes risk management, process optimization, and manufacturing strategy development for BIW programs and production expansions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Body in White Engineering/Project Management.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and DFx reviews a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate RFQs for Body in White equipment and vet integrator proposals
• Review all project phases to SOP and follow-up open issue list
• Execute and document FAT/SAT buyoffs with integrators
• Gain holistic knowledge of product production processes and manufacturing technologies to identify risks and optimization opportunities
• Develop and maintain risk assessments to mitigate timeline and cost impacts
• Report project updates to Manufacturing leadership
• Lead manufacturing equipment project charter creation and maintenance
• Monitor design change impacts on budgets and timelines
• Coordinate requirements integration across functions for the line
• Run meetings to resolve equipment design and installation issues
• Manage on-site installation planning with integrators and facilities
• Support launch management for line readiness and handoff
• Create and modify schedules
• Define and monitor KPIs for engineering activities
• Lead lessons learned and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Ensure manufacturability through DFM reviews
• Drive PFMEA, Control Plans, PFDs and Standard Work
• Define BIW manufacturing strategies for new programs and expansions
• Lead process development for welding, hemming, rivets and finishing
• Establish dimensional control strategies for BIW assemblies
• Lead body accuracy improvement initiatives and quality loops during launches
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for dimensional issues
• Support fit-and-finish optimization with Quality and Operations
• Implement Lean manufacturing and drive continuous improvement (Safety/Quality/OEE/Throughput/Labor/Productivity/Cost)

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Detail oriented

Influence outcomes

Strong presentation skills

Travel willing 25%

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

CATIA

Delmia

Job description

The Body-in-White Advanced Manufacturing Engineering AME Manager will be responsible for deploying new products and equipment at Lucid You will work closely with Project Management Vehicle Integration Design Engineering Logistics New Product Introduction Operations and other cross-functional teams to ensure the Body in White Manufacturing line is built to all customer specifications

Key Responsibilities

• Generate RFQs for Body in White equipment and vet integrator proposals
• Review all project phases to SOP and follow-up open issue list
• Execute and document FAT SAT buyoffs with integrators
• Gain holistic knowledge of the product production processes and manufacturing technologies in order to understand and mitigate risks as well as to recognize optimization opportunities
• Develop and maintain risk assessments to mitigate timeline and cost impacts
• Report out project updates to Manufacturing leadership
• Build and maintain manufacturing equipment project charter for Body in White lines
• Understand and monitor product design change impacts on manufacturing equipment budget and timeline
• Work with affected teams to understand the critical actions necessary to integrate their requirements into the manufacturing line
• Coordinate and effectively run meetings to resolve issues related to manufacturing equipment design and installation
• Manage on-site installation planning with equipment integrators and facility installations
• Support launch management team for line launch readiness and handoff
• Create and modify schedules
• Define and monitor KPIs and performance dashboards for engineering activities
• Lead lessons learned and knowledge-sharing initiatives across programs
• Ensure manufacturability of product designs through Design for Manufacturing DFM reviews
• Drive PFMEA development Control Plans Process Flow Diagrams and Standard Work creation Manufacturing Process Development
• Define and implement BIW manufacturing strategies for new programs and production expansions
• Lead process development for Resistance Spot Welding MIG MAG Welding Laser Welding Structural Adhesives Riveting Technologies Hemming and Closure Assembly Dimensional Quality amp Fit amp Finish
• Establish dimensional control strategies for BIW assemblies
• Lead body accuracy improvement initiatives and coordinate quality loops during launch phases
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions related to dimensional variation tooling issues and assembly problems
• Support fit-and-finish optimization with Quality and Operation teams
• Operational ExcellenceImplement Lean Manufacturing and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on SafetyQualityOEEThroughputLabor ProductivityCost Reduction

Skills

• Experience in the automotive industry is a must
• Must be detail oriented and well organized
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives in complex environments
• Possesses strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company
• Working knowledge of MS project and AutoCAD is a must
• Working Knowledge of Catia and Delmia is a plus
• Possess knowledge and experience across multiple functions within product design and manufacturing
• Willingness to travel up to 25 of the time
• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required
• 5+ years in Body in White Engineering/ Project Management experience