Manager - Material Flow Engineering

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in luxury electric vehicles is seeking an experienced logistics engineer to optimize systems and drive performance improvements. Candidates should have over 10 years in the automotive industry, with expertise in Material Flow Engineering and Lean Manufacturing. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable logistics solutions. Competitive benefits are offered, including medical and equity programs.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Equity participation

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the automotive industry with a strong understanding of supply chain systems and processes.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in Material Flow Engineering.
• General knowledge of Lean Manufacturing systems such as TPS and WCM.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with logistics engineering team to optimize logistics systems.
• Drive logistical performance improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Design warehouse layouts and optimize logistics flows.
• Evaluate automation technologies to enhance productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for logistics strategies.
• Oversee logistics assets and infrastructure investments.
• Analyze logistics data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead lean logistics and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Sustainability practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Decision-making under pressure

Coaching and mentoring

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the high-performing logistics engineering team and be responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing logistics systems (warehousing, transportation, and distribution).
• Drive strategic initiatives, including network design, capacity planning, cost-to-serve modeling, and logistics performance improvements.
• Design and optimize warehouse layouts, material handling systems, and logistics flows using AutoCAD, simulation tools, and engineering analysis.
• Evaluate and implement automation technologies (e.g., conveyors, ASRS, AGVs, robotics) to enhance productivity and throughput.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, IT, procurement, and 3PL partners, to ensure alignment on logistics strategies.
• Oversee RFPs and infrastructure investments related to logistics assets, including new site development or facility expansion.
• Analyze logistics data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Lead lean logistics and continuous improvement efforts, including Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects.
• Support new product introductions, plant launches, and business expansions by ensuring scalable and efficient logistics solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and corporate policies in logistics operations.

Skills

• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, global environment.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and circular economy principles in packaging.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align packaging initiatives with broader business goals.
• Experience in building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams.
• Strong decision-making capabilities under pressure and in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to influence and drive change across departments and external partners.
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and developing talent within the team.
• Effective conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 10+ years in the automotive industry with a strong understanding of supply chain systems and processes.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in Material Flow Engineering.
• General knowledge of Lean Manufacturing systems such as TPS and WCM.
• Experience in designing material flow systems for Completely Built Unit (CBU) programs.

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.)

Note

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