Process Engineer Side Frame Assembly - Body in White

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking an experienced Process Engineer focusing on Body-in-White processes. This role involves developing and optimizing framing procedures, ensuring manufacturing standards, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of automotive industry experience and a strong understanding of welding and joining technologies. Competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to sustainable mobility await.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation

401k

Equity program eligibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in BIW process engineering within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in PFMEA, Control Plans, and quality gates.
• GB or BB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Framing and Side frame processes for BIW assemblies.
• Lead feasibility studies for new product introductions.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve fit and finish issues during production.

Skills

BIW tooling

Welding and joining technologies

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma methodologies

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD tools

MES systems

Digital manufacturing platforms

Job description

Process Engineer Side Frame Assembly - 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 Framer process and side frame process. This role is critical in ensuring body assemblies meet stringent surface quality, dimensional accuracy and structural standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in BIW processes, welding and joining technologies, and experience in implementing and improving BIW standards or similar manufacturing environments.

You Will

Develop, optimize and maintain Framing and Sides frame processes to achieve quality and dimensional tolerances in BIW assemblies.

Define and implement process parameters, tools and techniques for achieving consistent joining and assembly for 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 assembly 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.

Understand the 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+ years of experience in BIW process engineering within the automotive industry.

GB or BB certification preferred.

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

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.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Lucid Motors’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, national origin, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic when offering employment or benefits.