Facility Engineer - Paint

Lucid Motors; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 243,000 - 319,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury electric vehicle manufacturer in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Facility Engineer to oversee contamination control in the paint shop. The successful candidate will develop cleaning strategies, manage airflow systems, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Applicants should have a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering and relevant supervisory experience in an automotive paint shop. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and equity participation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401k

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in an automotive paint shop, with 3 years in cleanliness or quality-focused supervisory role.
• Deep expertise in airflow design and clean zone management.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contamination control strategies for the paint shop.
• Oversee airflow and filtration in paint booths.
• Lead industrial cleaning technicians and manage contractors.

Skills

Contamination control

Leadership

Technical reporting

Strong communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MES/QMS systems

Filtration systems

Job description

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.

Summary

The Facility Engineer – Paint and Industrial Cleaning & Dirt Fighting is responsible for safeguarding Class A surface quality in the automotive painting process by leading contamination control, clean zone management, and all paint shop‑related industrial cleaning operations. The role requires deep technical knowledge in paint defect prevention, strong leadership, and collaboration across quality, production, and maintenance functions to drive a dirt‑free paint environment.

You Will

• Develop and implement comprehensive dirt‑fighting and contamination control strategies for the paint shop
• Oversee airflow, filtration, and pressure balancing in paint booths, clean tunnels, and sealing areas
• Use light booths, surface analyzers, and MES/QMS systems to detect, analyze, and reduce paint defects
• Manage body cleaning technologies such as ostrich feather dusters, blow‑off stations, and tack‑off mats
• Maintain and control cleanroom entry systems including air showers and tacky zones
• Lead industrial cleaning technicians and manage external janitorial contractors
• Coordinate cleaning of paint booths, ovens, pre‑treatment tunnels, HVAC systems, and water treatment areas
• Enforce strict cleaning cycles based on production shifts and equipment usage thresholds
• Supervise dry and wet cleaning procedures, including de‑sludging activities
• Operate and monitor booth filtration systems, sludge removal systems, mist separators, and AHUs
• Ensure performance and hygiene of dehumidification and climate control systems
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule preventive actions on cleaning‑related assets
• Maintain compliance with OEM paint quality requirements and Class A surface standards
• Conduct particle counts, cleanliness audits, and blacklight inspections
• Lead root cause investigations for dirt‑related defects and implement corrective actions cross‑functionally
• Enforce EHS standards related to chemical handling, VOC emissions, and paint shop safety
• Ensure proper use and availability of PPE for all team members
• Manage safe disposal of hazardous and non‑hazardous cleaning waste in line with regulations and sustainability goals
• Apply Lean, TPM, and 5S principles to continuously improve cleaning processes
• Analyze defect trends and environmental data to eliminate recurring contamination sources
• Track and report KPIs including dirt‑related defect rates, cleaning efficiency, and unplanned downtime
• Supervise cleaning of ancillary paint shop items such as body holders, skids, dollies, robot covers, and operator clothing

You Bring

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering
• 5–8 years of experience in an automotive paint shop, with at least 3 years in a cleanliness, contamination control, or quality‑focused supervisory role
• Deep expertise in contamination control, dirt‑fighting strategies, airflow design, and clean zone management
• Strong technical knowledge of paint booth systems, pre‑treatment processes, ovens, and supporting infrastructure
• Proven root cause analysis capability using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, and Pareto
• Hands‑on experience with filtration systems, sludge removal, mist collectors, and HVAC cleanliness
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage contractors, and enforce SOPs in high‑cleanliness environments
• Strong EHS and environmental compliance knowledge related to VOCs, chemical handling, and hazardous waste
• Data‑driven mindset with experience using MES/QMS systems, particle counts, and KPI dashboards
• Practical application of Lean, 5S, and TPM methodologies
• Experience supporting ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 audit readiness
• Strong communication, coordination, and technical reporting skills

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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