Paint Shop Maintenance Manager

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury electric vehicle company in King Abdullah Economic City seeks a Maintenance Manager for the paint shop. This role involves overseeing maintenance activities, managing a team, and ensuring equipment functionality. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 10+ years of maintenance experience, and strong leadership skills. Join us to help revolutionize sustainable transportation in the region.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Participation in equity program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in maintenance.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role within an automotive paint shop.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance activities within the paint shop.
• Ensure optimal functioning of paint shop equipment.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of maintenance technicians.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of PLCs

Lean methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

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.

You Will

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance activities within the paint shop, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
• Ensure optimal functioning of paint shop equipment, such as pretreatment lines, electrocoating systems, ovens, paint booths, robots, conveyors, and environmental controls
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of maintenance technicians, electricians, and engineers
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and automation issues with minimal downtime
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure alignment on operational goals and paint quality standards (Class A finish)
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure critical spares are available to avoid extended downtime
• Coordinate with equipment OEMs and service vendors for technical support and upgrades
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and health regulations
• Develop and track maintenance KPIs, including MTBF, MTTR and cost efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM methodologies
• Ensure non-disclosure of confidential information within or outside the organization
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Security, Environment policies and standards across all business functions under the department

You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field); relevant experience may substitute
• Minimum 10 years of experience in maintenance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within an automotive paint shop or similar industrial setting
• Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus

Technical Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in maintenance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within an automotive paint shop or similar industrial setting
• Strong knowledge of paint shop technologies, including spray systems, curing ovens, robotics, PLCs, and ventilation systems
• Hands-on experience with maintenance systems such as SAP PM, Maximo, or other CMMS tools
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or other relevant quality standards is a plus
• Working knowledge of safety standards such as OSHA and NFPA

Soft Skills

• Communication and Collaboration
  • Communicates clearly and transparently with others, shares information and works well within a team, valuing the positive contribution each person makes
• Results Oriented
  • Creates and implements standards of excellence ensuring consistent improvement and efficiency to achieve challenging organizational, work related and career goals
• Generates or facilitates the generation of new and technology-enabled ideas, methods, products, or solution
• Adaptability and Resilience
  • Recognizes and is open to changing, ambiguous and/or uncertain circumstances, adapting as necessary, overcoming challenges, and turning setbacks into learning opportunities
• Customer Focus
  • Understands and anticipates internal and external customer needs and leads actions to provide high-quality and appearance vehicles and services to exceed expectations
• Team Management
  • Understands importance of People needs to execute their tasks in a proper manner, therefore identifies and tracks issue resolution regarding these needs

Certifications

• Electrical safety certifications and training (NFPA 70E, OSHA standards, etc.) preferred
• Certifications in maintenance or reliability engineering (e.g., CMRP, TPM, Six Sigma)
• Experience with automation and control systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
• Strong understanding of paint application processes and defect prevention

Join Lucid Motors and be a part of the luxury electric vehicle revolution in the region! Apply now and contribute to the sustainable future of mobility while offering customers an unparalleled driving experience.

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.)

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.