Manager jobs in Saudi Arabia

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 era 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.

• The BIW Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance operations for the Body-in-White shop in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs for BIW equipment and utilities.
• Ensure alignment of maintenance strategies with production demands, model changes, and shop takt time.
• Manage asset lifecycle planning, spare parts inventory, and reliability engineering activities.
• Lead a team of maintenance supervisors, technicians, and engineers across multiple shifts.
• Set performance goals, monitor KPIs, and coach the team to improve safety, equipment uptime, and skill levels.
• Develop technical training programs to upskill team members on joining technologies, robotics, and controls.
• Monitor OEE, MTTR, and MTBF metrics to drive performance improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis for critical downtime events and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to support equipment upgrades and retooling projects.
• Oversee the health and diagnostics of automated BIW systems, including robots, welding cells, conveyors, clamps, and vision systems.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and support for PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and safety systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, ABB, etc.).
• Support the integration of new equipment and technologies during vehicle program launches.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., LOTO, electrical safety, FLS).
• Maintain documentation and audit readiness for internal standards and external certifications (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
• Implement and sustain 5S and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) systems in the shop.
• Develop and manage the BIW maintenance budget including labor, parts, and external services.
• Optimize the use of contractors and suppliers to support maintenance activities while managing cost and quality.
• Track expenditures and identify opportunities for cost reduction through energy savings, reliability improvements, or technology upgrades.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering for new product introductions, launch ramp-up, and handover processes.
• Support operations and quality teams in resolving production bottlenecks caused by equipment issues.
• Participate in launch readiness reviews, risk assessments, and design for maintainability discussions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in automotive maintenance with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of BIW joining technologies (spot welding, MIG/MAG welding, clinching, hemming, adhesive, vision and laser welding).
• Proven experience managing automated systems and robotics in high-volume production.
• Knowledge of TPM, CMMS systems and lean manufacturing principles.
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to support off-shift and weekend operations as required.

Join Lucid Motors and be a part of the luxury electric vehicle revolution in the region! Apply now and contribute to the sustainable future of mobility while offering customers an unparalleled driving experience.

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 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.)

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