Sr. Brakes and Steering Engineer

Lucid Motors; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Senior Engineer for Steering & Brake Systems to lead technical efforts from launch through ramp-up and series production. You will own steering gear, columns, tie rods, calipers, rotors, and related chassis interfaces while coordinating with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing to ensure quality, safety, and performance targets are met.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, strong root-cause analysis, and proven cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of steering and brake systems and vehicle dynamics.
• Experience with durability, NVH, and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide plant engineering leadership for steering and brake components and related interfaces.
• Lead root-cause analyses for production and supplier issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support prototype to production builds, manage engineering change releases, and plan plant implementation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, and Purchasing to improve process capability and reduce rework.
• Sustain engineering for chassis components, optimizing NVH, durability, and manufacturability.

Skills

Steering systems

Brake systems

Root cause analysis

DFMEA PFMEA

Cross-functional leadership

CATIA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

About LucidAt Lucid

we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward Built on Lucid s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture our award-winning vehicles bring our Compromise Nothing approach to the global automotive market That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability design and engineering ambition and integrity In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments combining exceptional range performance design and expansive space in a single experience We achieve this through deep vertical integration with design engineering and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities Our teams come from industries around the world united by a shared commitment to excellence By refusing to settle you can help redefine what s possible and shape the future of mobility

Position Overview

The Senior Engineer Steering amp Brake Systems provides technical leadership and hands-on engineering support for steering and brake systems throughout vehicle launch production ramp-up and series manufacturing This role serves as the primary plant engineering focal point for steering gear steering columns intermediate shafts tie rods brake calipers rotors hoses brake controls parking brake components and related chassis system interfaces The engineer works closely with Design Engineering CAE Manufacturing Engineering Quality Supplier Quality Purchasing and Plant Operations to ensure vehicle quality safety functional performance durability NVH behavior and manufacturing efficiency The role is critical for rapid production issue resolution launch support and continuous improvement Responsible for sustaining engineering after initial product launch This includes design and release of new parts as required such as to improve quality or the assembly process Working with core engineering to ensure parts meet all design and validation requirements

Key Responsibilities

Production Support amp Issue Resolution

• Serve as the plant technical expert for steering and brake components assemblies interfaces and production build concerns
• Investigate and resolve vehicle build fit-up functional dimensional noise vibration leakage durability and quality concerns
• Lead root cause analysis for manufacturing supplier validation and field issues
• Implement containment actions and drive permanent corrective actions
• Support daily production meetings and manufacturing escalations minimize downtime related to steering and brake system issues

Launch amp Program Support

• Support prototype DV PV and production vehicle builds
• Coordinate engineering change releases and plant implementation plans
• Track launch issues and ensure timely closure Support vehicle build events launch reviews production readiness reviews and validation sign-off activities

Manufacturing Assembly amp End-of-Line Support

• Support assembly robustness for steering and brake system installation torque strategy routing clearances bleeding calibration and end-of-line verification
• Investigate stack-up tolerance alignment packaging and interface issues
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to improve process capability and reduce rework and scrap
• Support implementation of poka-yoke process controls and standardized troubleshooting methods

System Performance Supplier Quality amp Continuous Improvement

• Interface directly with steering and brake system suppliers on production quality dimensional durability and functional concerns
• Lead technical reviews and support supplier containment and corrective action implementation
• Participate in supplier audits launch readiness reviews and ongoing quality improvement activities
• Partner with Steering Design Engineering Brake Systems Engineering Quality Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Supplier Quality and Plant Operations Develop predictive quality monitoring strategies using production warranty and issue tracking data

Sustaining Engineering

• Responsible for the design and development of automative chassis components and assemblies to deliver the highest level of performance in NVH Durability and Manufacturability while optimizing cost
• Work closely with other stake owners and attribute owners across the company such as Core engineering Vehicle Safety Vehicle Dynamics NVH Durability Manufacturing Design Studio etc Cross functionally works with Manufacturing Design and Product Development as well as with Purchasing Supplier Quality and Suppliers on items such as tool buy-offs and secondary component changes

Skills

• Deep understanding of steering systems brake systems chassis interfaces and vehicle dynamics fundamentals
• Strong working knowledge of steering gear steering columns tie rods brake calipers rotors hoses brake controls parking brake systems and related assembly processes
• Working knowledge of durability NVH functional safety considerations manufacturing processes GD amp T and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Proficiency with structured root cause analysis and corrective action methods
• Working knowledge of DFMEA PFMEA DVP amp R production readiness reviews and launch issue tracking
• Hands-on troubleshooting mindset with ability to support production floor issue resolution
• Cross-functional leadership and communication skills across Engineering Manufacturing Quality Supplier Quality Purchasing and Plant Operations
• Six Sigma Black Belt Green Belt Shannin RedX or other equivalent problem-solving methodology
• Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production
• Ability to create testing plan and conduct coordinate physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved
• Proficient in reading and interpreting GD amp T
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly with the willingness to assemble your own parts
• Be able to derive clamp load and torque values for critical joints
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.5+ years of experience in automotive engineering, steering systems, brake systems, chassis systems, manufacturing engineering, or vehicle integration.Experience supporting vehicle launches and production operations.Strong understanding of steering systems, brake systems, chassis interfaces, vehicle dynamics fundamentals, durability engineering, manufacturing processes, GD&T, root cause analysis methodologies, DFMEA, PFMEA, and DVP&R.Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills.Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership abilities.Experience with 3D CAD system such as CATIA or similar software.Design release engineering experience including engineering change management and project management experiences.