Supplier Quality Engineer Interior & Safety

Lucid Motors Middle East; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality for Interior and Safety components. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering. Key responsibilities include managing quality processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conducting supplier audits. The company offers competitive benefits that support innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and inspection methods.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality across design to production.
• Collaborate with teams for supplier readiness.
• Lead root cause analysis for supplier issues.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

Manufacturing Engineering

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Minitab

JIRA

Tableau

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 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.

Lucid Motors is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support our Interior and Safety commodities. This role is responsible for managing supplier quality across the full lifecycle—from early design through mass production—ensuring robust manufacturing processes, effective quality controls, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering fundamentals, cross-functional collaboration skills, and the ability to adapt across diverse product types and supplier capabilities.

You Will

• Own supplier quality activities for Interior and Safety components, including molded plastics, soft trim, restraints, and airbag systems.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure supplier readiness and alignment with product requirements.
• Support early design reviews and DFM discussions, incorporating lessons learned and driving manufacturability improvements.
• Develop and execute quality plans, including inspection criteria, test methods, and gaging strategies.
• Facilitate APQP deliverables and PPAP submissions, ensuring timely and complete documentation from suppliers.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for supplier quality issues, driving containment and long‑term resolution.
• Conduct supplier audits and process assessments, identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support build events and incoming inspection setup, ensuring quality controls are in place and effective.
• Manage change control activities related to supplier components, ensuring traceability and alignment with engineering updates.
• Travel up to 30% globally to support supplier development and issue resolution.

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required).
• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrialization within automotive or high‑volume production environments.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and inspection methods for molded and assembled components.
• Familiarity with statistical tools such as SPC, MSA, DOE, and capability analysis.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, and quality systems (e.g., IATF 16949).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Smartsheets, Minitab, JIRA, or Tableau is a plus.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401(k). 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.)

By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.

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.