Senior Drive Unit Process Engineer – Powertrain

Lucid Motors; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors seeks a senior technical authority for Drive Unit manufacturing processes in Saudi Arabia. You will own end-to-end DU operations, lead process architecture, APQP/PPAP, capability and costs, and drive readiness for future programs while mentoring teams and collaborating across functions.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a focus on local capability transfer and launch readiness in a fast-moving EV manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics or manufacturing engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years in advanced automotive/EV manufacturing with 5+ years in senior DU/traction-motor process roles.
• Strong IATF/APQP and greenfield-launch record.
• English fluency; Arabic preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt and digital-manufacturing expertise preferred.
• TPM/Autonomous Maintenance and Lean problem-solving methods.
• Experience developing local technical talent in a multicultural workforce.
• Must be able to work around automated equipment and, where authorized, high-voltage Powertrain products.

Responsibilities

• Own all technical aspects of Drive unit.
• Define end-to-end process flow, specifications, parameters, critical characteristics, control methods and reaction plans.
• Own: PFD, PFMEA, Control Plan, SWI, shop setup, centerline and change-control coherence across DU operations.
• Lead DFM/DFA, tolerance, tooling and testability reviews with Product Engineering, Supplier Quality, Test and AME.
• Lead equipment/process validation, MSA and calibration, capability, run-at-rate and PPAP evidence within applicable IATF/APQP expectations.
• Set first-off-tool, pilot, safe-launch and release-to-production criteria; govern deviation and action closure.
• Own FPY/Cpk/yield/scrap roadmap; use SPC, DoE and structured problem solving on chronic losses.
• Drive cycle-time, labor, material and warranty-risk reduction while protecting process capability and safety.
• Own manufacturing-related warranty claims and field issues and implement timely PCA, and work cross-functionally to close all field issues.
• Mentor engineers/technicians to enable technical-leadership across DU operations.
• Chair technical reviews and resolve cross-functional process risks.
• Lead manufacturing readiness for variants, design changes, localization and future programs.
• Interfaces with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Automation/Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering, EHS, Supply Chain, IT/OT, HR/L&D and equipment suppliers as applicable.
• Skills-matrix, OJT, progression, cross-training and Saudi national capability transfer
• Data and documentation accuracy, audit readiness and disciplined handover and sign-off

Skills

E-motor/gearbox knowledge

PFMEA/Control Plan

IATF 16949

Leadership

English fluency

Arabic preferred

Six Sigma

Digital manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Six Sigma

Digital manufacturing

Job description

Lucid Motors seeks a senior technical authority for Drive Unit manufacturing processes in Saudi Arabia. You will own end-to-end DU operations, lead process architecture, APQP/PPAP, capability and costs, and drive readiness for future programs while mentoring teams and collaborating across functions.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a focus on local capability transfer and launch readiness in a fast-moving EV manufacturing environment.