Sr. Technical Program Manager, Battery

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

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer based in the Makkah Region is seeking a Program Manager to lead battery manufacturing lines. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in powertrain or battery program management and possess strong skills in robotics and automation. This role offers competitive benefits and supports a sustainable future.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Vacation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in powertrain or battery manufacturing program management.
• Proven leadership in high-volume automotive manufacturing environments.
• Experience with high-voltage systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management of battery manufacturing lines.
• Develop and maintain schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations and Quality teams.

Skills

Robotics and automation experience

Battery Pack production lines

Lean and Six Sigma principles

High-voltage systems knowledge

Excellent presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

CATIA

DELMIA

Job description

Overview

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility. At Lucid, we aim to create captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and redefine the boundaries of space, performance, and intelligence. We design for the future of mobility with a focus on individual and environmental considerations.

Join a team of accomplished minds in the industry. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and meaningful impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, this is the right place for you.

You will

• Lead program management of battery manufacturing lines, including equipment build, testing, and shipment
• Act as primary PMO point of contact for the battery shop
• Implement and track changes from the New Product Introduction (NPI) team
• Develop and execute FAT/SAT requirements for equipment buyoffs with integrators
• Lead and coordinate the supplier on site, and manage the timeline of all phases of the program including installation, commissioning and quality loops
• Develop and maintain Microsoft Project/Smartsheet schedules
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
• Report progress and escalate bottlenecks to leadership
• Enforce business and technical criteria during equipment validation
• Understand product design changes and their impact on manufacturing equipment
• Lead equipment development from design to buyoff
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, Product Engineering, Facilities, and Quality teams
• Align with internal stakeholders on launch readiness and operational goals

You bring

• Experience with equipment including robotics, end of arm tooling, pick and place automation, position sensors, material handling, fluid dispensing, deflection analysis, vision systems, conveyors and laser cleaning/ metrology
• Experience with Battery Pack production lines, GD&T, leak testing, adhesive dispense, dielectrics, hipot testing, end-of-line testing (HV/LV), AGVs, ASRS equipment, vision with automated fiducial offsets
• Experience with Battery Module production lines, GD&T, laser welding, wire bonding, barcode reading, vision system inspection, potting, HV testing, ASRS equipment, end-of-line testing, adhesive applications, box cutting automation
• Strong understanding of machine tool building mechanical, electrical, and controls to build automation equipment from design to buyoff
• Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, STEM or related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience
• 8+ years of experience in powertrain or battery manufacturing program management
• Proven leadership in high-volume automotive manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and DFM principles
• Experience with high-voltage systems and safety standards
• Extensive launch and commissioning experience
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and professionally at various levels inside and outside the company
• Working knowledge of MS Project and AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of CATIA and DELMIA is a plus
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
• Knowledge and experience across multiple functions within product design and manufacturing

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 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 individual and company performance.)

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