Production Control Planning Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in King Abdullah Economic City is seeking a Production Control Planning Engineer. The role focuses on scheduling production based on customer orders and inventory needs, maintaining relationships across departments, and optimizing manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree, 3+ years in automotive production control, and strong analytical skills. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and equity participation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation

401k

Equity program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production control operations in the automotive field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive manufacturing and inventory control systems.
• Ability to create and interpret reports using data.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing master production schedule for maximum utilization of resources.
• Maintain relationships for effective production scheduling.
• Prepare production forecasts and capacity analysis.
• Develop and maintain production control systems.

Skills

Production control operations

Automotive manufacturing knowledge

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP (SAP or similar)

Job description

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.

The Production Control Planning Engineer will report to the Manufacturing Production Control Manager.

He/she will work with cross-functional departments to schedule production according to customer orders and inventory requirements. Duties include reviewing daily and weekly production plans, monitoring and reporting on the execution of plans, and optimizing the flow of materials and products through the factory.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Production Control Manager to assist in the development of master production schedule and daily production plans to obtain maximum utilization of labor, tools, and equipment for all manufacturing and material handling operations. (BIW, Paint, GA, Powertrain).
• Maintains relationships between manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and sales departments to coordinate production scheduling and NPI.
• Prepares production forecasts and capacity analysis.
• Assist in developing and maintaining production control systems and uses the ERP (SAP or similar) system to streamline the scheduling process.
• Work closely with Lucid logistics team to ensure seamless delivery of lineside product.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years’ experience of production control operations in the automotive field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive manufacturing, purchasing, and inventory control systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, including cross-functional teams in multiple locations.
• Analytical skills, including the creation and interpretation of reports and ability to use data to solve problems.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning and Manufacturing Execution System software.
• Advanced problem-solving skills to respond to manufacturing process and system problems.
• Financial acumen related to inventory valuation, cost savings, and budget control.

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.

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