Senior Launch Engineer — Interior & Exterior Systems

Lucid Motors Middle East; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors Middle East is seeking a highly skilled Launch Engineer to support vehicle launches, production ramp-up, and ongoing manufacturing operations, ensuring interior and exterior systems meet high quality and craftsmanship.

The candidate will act as the on-site technical lead, coordinating across Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Suppliers, with hands-on problem solving and a strong commitment to on-time program milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of automotive engineering experience in Interiors, Exteriors, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, Quality, or Launch Engineering.
• Strong understanding of automotive products, manufacturing processes, and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, or similar tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensional reports, and technical data.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead launch and production support activities for vehicle interior and exterior systems.
• Support prototype, pilot, pre-production, and Start of Production (SOP) builds.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality, fit and finish, gap and flush, craftsmanship, manufacturing, and supplier‑related issues.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, Program Management, and Design Engineering teams to ensure successful vehicle launches.
• Track, prioritize, and drive closure of launch issues while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Support process improvements focused on quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Ownership and urgency

Hands-on manufacturing

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

8D

5 Why

FMEA

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Job description

Lucid Motors Middle East is seeking a highly skilled Launch Engineer to support vehicle launches, production ramp-up, and ongoing manufacturing operations, ensuring interior and exterior systems meet high quality and craftsmanship.

The candidate will act as the on-site technical lead, coordinating across Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Suppliers, with hands-on problem solving and a strong commitment to on-time program milestones.