Manager, Powertrain Production Operations

Lucid Motors Middle East; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Equity program

Discretionary annual cash incentive

Job summary

Lucid Motors Middle East seeks a Senior Manager, Powertrain Production Operations to own the 24/7 execution of Drive Unit and HV Battery assembly in a greenfield AMP-2 facility in Saudi Arabia. You will build the production system from scratch, recruit and develop shifts, and drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People outcomes.

You will lead launch governance, ramp-up, S&OP interfaces with supply chain, and establish a high-performance culture across the Powertrain shop, ensuring Saudi

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related manufacturing discipline.
• 10+ years in automotive/EV manufacturing with minimum 5 years in senior production leadership
• Demonstrated large-scale production leadership (150+ employees) in an OEM or Tier-1 environment
• Proven greenfield launch and volume ramp experience (EV Powertrain strongly preferred)
• Strong SQDCPE performance under IATF 16949 framework
• Fluent in English; Arabic strongly preferred
• Preferred: EV OEM experience; Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt; SAP/MES fluency
• Demonstrated experience with commissioning, FAT/SAT, launch, production readiness or high-volume manufacturing ramp within the role discipline
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP/change control, machine/HV safety and traceability requirements applicable to the role

Responsibilities

• Own 24/7 production execution for DU and HV Battery assembly shops across all shifts
• Lead launch readiness and run-at-rate governance through SOP and ramp
• Drive SQDCPE performance and daily management routines
• Build Saudi workforce capability and cross-functional collaboration

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Talent development

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related manufacturing discipline

Master's/MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

MES

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 production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Position Overview

The Manager, Powertrain Production Operations owns end-to-end 24/7 production execution across AMP-2 Powertrain — covering both Drive Unit and HV Battery assembly shops. Joining a greenfield facility, this leader establishes the entire production organization from scratch: recruiting and developing all shifts employees, embedding shift routines, and driving performance from first commissioning through volume ramp-up to and beyond SOP. The role is accountable for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People. The role operates through disciplined change control, objective launch evidence, cross-functional problem solving, and structured transfer of technical ownership to the Saudi workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Production Leadership

• Own 24/7 production execution for DU and HV Battery assembly shops across all shifts
• Deliver committed production volume, OEE, FPY, and cost-per-unit targets aligned to AMP-2 business plan
• Own operational budget including labor, overtime, consumables, and conversion cost performance
• Build the production organization from ground up: shift managers, supervisors, team leads, operators

Launch Governance & Ramp-Up

• Own Safe Launch, run-at-rate, and capacity verification governance through SOP and volume ramp
• Chair Launch Readiness Reviews, Layered Process Audits, and Process Confirmation routines
• Lead QRQC / War Room escalation during launch and ramp-up phases
• Ensure operational readiness for future powertrain variants and product introductions

Operational Excellence & KPI Ownership

• Define, cascade, and govern production KPIs — Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment (SQDCPE)
• Lead tiered accountability (Tier 1–3) daily management routines across the Powertrain shop
• Drive structured problem-solving and QRQC closure for chronic and acute production issues
• Own S&OP execution interface with Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering functions

HV Safety & Compliance

• Enforce HV LOTO, HVIL continuity, and mandatory HV PPE for all work on or near EV Powertrain equipment
• Comply with SASO, Saudi MOL, IEC 60204, and functional safety standards (ISO 13849 / IEC 62061)
• Support HV emergency response including thermal runaway isolation and battery-related incident procedures
• Achieve and maintain HV safety competency appropriate to scope of work

Continuous Improvement & Culture

• Champion Lucid Production System principles: Standardized Work, Kaizen, VSM, cost-per-unit reduction
• Establish a safety-first, quality-obsessed, high-performance culture across the Powertrain shop
• Sponsor CI projects targeting cycle time, FPY, OEE, and conversion cost improvement

Enterprise Operations, Governance & Financial Leadership

• Establish the Powertrain operating system, organization design, shift model, span of control, competency architecture and escalation model for 24/7 DU and Battery operations.
• Own annual operating plan, manpower, conversion cost, overtime, consumables and productivity roadmap; present risks, tradeoffs and recovery actions to executive leadership.
• Govern S&OP execution, production control, capacity, material constraints, quality containment and technical support priorities across functions.
• Build succession, engagement, performance and Saudization plans for the full production organization; hold leaders accountable for measurable capability transfer.

Launch Governance, Change Control & Operational Readiness

• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, equipment acceptance, Safe Launch, run-at-rate and capacity verification with objective evidence and disciplined punch-list closure.
• Control production, process, software and test changes through documented risk assessment, approvals, validation, revision history and rollback or containment planning.
• Participate in readiness reviews, Layered Process Audits, Process Confirmation and QRQC/RCCA; close assigned actions with verified effectiveness.

Safety, Quality, Data Integrity & Compliance

• Apply role-specific HV LOTO/HVIL, machine safety, stored-energy isolation, electrical safe-work and PPE requirements; never bypass safety devices or product protections.
• Protect product genealogy, calibrated-tool status, test/measurement integrity, document control and audit-ready objective evidence.
• Comply with applicable AMP-2, SASO, Saudi labor/EHS, IATF 16949, IEC 60204 and functional-safety requirements within assigned scope.

Saudization, Capability Transfer & Collaboration

• Build work force and Saudi nationals capability through structured OJT, ILU/skills matrices, practical assessment, certification, cross-training and documented knowledge transfer.
• Create technical standards, troubleshooting guides and training material.
• Collaborate across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Automation/Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering, EHS, IT/OT, MES, Supply Chain, Product Engineering and suppliers.

Skills

• Executive presence with strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional influencing capabilities
• Proven ability to build, scale, and lead large multicultural manufacturing organizations
• Deep operational excellence and Lucid Production System / Lean / TPS mindset
• Strong financial acumen: budget ownership, conversion cost, labor efficiency
• Passion for talent development and capability building
• Technical standards, structured problem solving, risk-based decision making and controlled documentation
• Data literacy: KPI definition, trend analysis, evidence-based validation and clear executive/shop-floor communication
• Cross-functional influence, supplier coordination and disciplined ownership in a greenfield launch environment
• Coaching, competency assessment and knowledge transfer in a multicultural English/Arabic workplace

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related manufacturing discipline; Master's / MBA preferred
• 10+ years in automotive/EV manufacturing with minimum 5 years in senior production leadership
• Demonstrated large-scale production leadership (150+ employees) in an OEM or Tier-1 environment
• Proven greenfield launch and volume ramp experience (EV Powertrain strongly preferred)
• Strong track record delivering SQDCPE performance under IATF 16949 framework
• Fluent in English; Arabic strongly preferred
• Preferred: EV OEM experience; Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt; SAP/MES fluency
• Demonstrated experience with commissioning, FAT/SAT, launch, production readiness or high-volume manufacturing ramp within the role discipline
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP/change control, machine/HV safety and traceability requirements applicable to the role

Compensation & Benefits

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. 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, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the 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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