Process Engineer, Finishing Line - Body in White

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury electric vehicle manufacturer based in King Abdullah Economic City is looking for a skilled Process Engineer to enhance Body-in-White processes. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of relevant experience in the automotive sector, focusing on metal finishing, and must be proficient in PFMEA and SPC processes. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and efficient manufacturing processes. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including medical, dental, and equity participation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k participation

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in BIW process engineering within the automotive industry.
• Experience in metal finishing and body fit standards.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize metal finishing and body fit processes.
• Lead feasibility studies for new product introduction.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process-related quality issues.

Skills

Understanding of BIW tooling

Strong understanding of SPC processes

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in PFMEA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

MES systems

Job description

Process Engineer, Finishing Line - Body in White

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

We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Process Engineer, highly skilled and experienced in Body-in-White (BIW) process with a specific focus on Metal Finishing and Fit & Finish. This role is critical in ensuring body assemblies meet stringent surface quality, dimensional accuracy and fit standards prior to painting and final assembly. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in BIW processes, welding and joining technologies, and experience in implementing and improving metal finish and body fit standards in an automotive or similar manufacturing environment to lead the development, optimization and implementation of processes.

You Will

Develop, optimize and maintain metal finishing and body fit processes to achieve premium surface quality and tight dimensional tolerances in BIW assemblies.

Define and implement process parameters, tools and techniques for achieving consistent gap and flush standards across closures, hang‑on parts and body structures.

Lead feasibility studies for new product introduction and process changes.

Ensure all process documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans, Standard Work, Process Flows) is complete and production ready.

Collaborate with Operations, ME, and Quality to verify line readiness and address early build issues.

Work closely with tooling and fixture design teams to ensure manufacturability and repeatability.

Coordinate with equipment suppliers and integrators to ensure compliance with manufacturing and safety standards.

Participate during process engineering activities for vehicle launch programs.

Support prototype builds, pre‑production trials, and ramp‑up activities focused on metal finish and fit performance.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (ME, design, quality, logistics, production) to resolve fit, finish and surface quality issues during development and serial production.

Coordinate process changes and line upgrades with minimal production disruption.

Conduct root cause analysis for process‑related quality issues for surface defects, weld distortions, panel misalignments and other body fit issues.

Define and implement corrective actions to reduce defects and improve process capability.

Apply lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Capture lessons learned from launches and incorporate them into future programs.

Create and maintain detailed process documentation including PFMEA, control plans, work instructions and standard operating procedures.

Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Support Buy off Book process for handover from Manufacturing Engineering team for operation readiness.

You Bring

Strong understanding of BIW tooling, fixtures, automation, joining and SPC processes.

Proficiency in PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Audits, and quality gates.

Familiarity with CAD tools, MES systems, and plant‑floor digital manufacturing platforms.

Understanding of GD&T, DFM/DFA, quality tools like G8D, 5‑Why analysis, and automotive quality standards.

Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s preferred).

5–7 years of experience in BIW process engineering within the automotive industry, with specific exposure to metal finishing.

Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Proven track record in high‑volume manufacturing environments, preferably OEM or Tier 1 supplier.

Exposure to premium or luxury vehicle standards for fit and finish.

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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