General Assembly Quality Manager

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Saudi Arabia seeks a General Assembly Quality Manager to drive excellence in Quality operations across General Assembly manufacturing. You will lead cross-functional teams and implement Quality control processes to ensure built-in quality and product excellence.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing Quality, strong leadership, and experience launching programs in high-volume OEM environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience launching, scaling, or stabilizing Quality Operations in automotive manufacturing.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering is required; Master’s preferred.
• Strong ability to lead in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor Control Points at General Assembly locations.
• Build and lead a high-performing, accountable team.
• Define and drive Control Point KPIs for problem solving and action plans.
• Foster cross-functional partnerships with Manufacturing, Process Eng, Quality Eng.

Skills

Quality Operations

Launch Experience

Cross-functional Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Vehicle Inspection

Torque Requirements

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Quality Core Tools

Inspection Systems

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

The General Assembly (GA) Quality Manager is responsible for driving excellence in Quality operations across all General Assembly operations. This highly visible role bridges coordination, cross-functional leadership, and Quality system implementation to ensure successful in-station Quality control and deploy the Built-In Quality. Manage Control Point Stations with feedback and feedforward of Quality findings.

The ideal candidate brings a unique blend of operational rigor, quality mindset, and strategic foresight to elevate production readiness and product excellence.

You will:

• Implement and Monitor Control Points at strategic location within the GeneralAssembly Manufacturing Operations.
• Build and lead a high-performing team with a strong culture of accountability,collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Define, monitor and lead Control Point KPIs to monitor effectiveness and robustness of problem solving and action plans to achieve company Quality goals.
• Drive engagement through transparent communication and recognition of teamcontributions.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as a visible champion for safety, Quality, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
• Define and implement Quality Inspection strategy and standards for Control Points.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workstation layouts in alignment with Quality control standards and ergonomic best practices.
• Develop and implement comprehensive training plans for supervisors and inspectors to ensure competency in inspection and control methods.
• Drive robust defect containment, escalation, and resolution processes, ensuring issues are driven back to point of origin and involving manufacturing team in problem
  solving.
• Specify and deploy tooling, equipment, and inspection systems to meet current and future Quality assurance needs.
• Act as a key stakeholder in developing and deploying Quality policies, processes, and specifications in coordination with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Promote a culture where Quality Mindset and Built-In Quality is embedded into every process and where all employees understand how their work contributes to building
  Quality and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ensure regular calibration between Control Point and Customer Acceptance Line as well as Lucid Customer Product Audit.
• Collect and contain Quality findings from Customer Acceptance Line, Lucid Customer Product Audit and Field Quality findings at Control Points.
• Ensure regular update of Control Point Inspection instructions to focus on Quality improvements and high-ranking findings to keep the Control Point dynamic.
• Implement Lucid Production System at Control Point Stations.

You bring:

• Proven experience launching, scaling, or stabilizing Quality Operations Systems and Activities in automotive industry.
• Greenfield Launch Experience is a must.
• Proven ability to lead and influence in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Experience with Quality Operations and Quality Core Tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in Quality control systems, inspection methods, and manufacturing process standardization.
• Skilled in presentation, written, and verbal communication across all organizational levels.
• Ability to drive problem solving with Cross-functional teams and challenge solutions.
• Bachelor is required in Engineering required; Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality, or related discipline preferred. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing Quality, incoming quality, Supplier quality, or within a high-volume OEM or Tier 1 environment with a minimum of 7 years within anOEM.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience in a manufacturing, Quality, launch, supplier Quality, or incoming Quality organization.
• Strong background in Quality culture and mindset deployment, Vehicle inspection, problem solving, cross-functional coordination.
• Good understanding of General Assembly processes including Torque requirements.

Compensation & Benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability coverage
• paid time off
• paid holidays, paid sick leave
• a401(k) retirementplan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.
• Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.
• Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, aredeterminedbased on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results,in accordance withthe terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity:

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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