Engineering & IT - Design Engineer 5

Dew Software; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Arizona seeks a seasoned Interior Components and Systems Development Lead to drive design, specs, and timelines for premium interior solutions across the Lucid portfolio.

You will collaborate with marketing, design, and vehicle engineering teams, manage supplier relations, and push on-time delivery while aiming for industry-leading craftsmanship and performance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years leading interior components programs with automotive focus.
• Deep knowledge of interior components, trends, and supplier capabilities.
• Experience defining specs and timelines to reach SOP.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Lucid's interior components and systems engineering team.
• Collaborate across marketing, design, and vehicle engineering for portfolio launches.
• Work with interior trim suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop tools and approaches to support product development.
• Lead packaging, release, and launch activities.

Skills

Interior components lead

Automotive interior knowledge

Product specs & timelines

Vehicle launch experience

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Job Description: Request Summary:

• Candidate Location Requirements: Arizona or Michigan
• If hybrid, # of days contractor will be required to work onsite: 100% onsite - Flexible based on performance
• Daily Schedule & OT estimate: M-F 40 hours/week, No OT
• Expenses/ Expected Travel (Y/N): Potential in the future
• Chance for Extension (Y/N): 12 month contract
• Equipment or Software Required: Engineering PC

Candidate Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 4+ overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree is required to be eligible for this role.
• Disqualifiers: Candidates not local to Arizona or Michigan.
• Best vs. Average: See JD
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on quality of work

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

• 1. Minimum 4 years experience as a detail‑oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.)
• 2. Minimum 4 years of knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities
• 3. Minimum 4 years experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP

Hard Skills Assessments

• Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: ASAP
• Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include 2-3 rounds
• Required Candidate Preparation: Refresh on fundamentals
• Lead Engineers will interview
• Manager will interview
• Final round will be at Director level

Role

• Be a significant contributor to a world‑class Interior Components and Systems engineering team
• Create industry‑leading Interior Components and Systems with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality
• Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems across the Lucid portfolio
• Work collaboratively within a cross‑functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, prioritizing overall vehicle benefit above individual systems
• Collaborate with interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on‑time delivery of Lucid Interior Components and Systems
• Employ and develop effective tools and innovative approaches to support product development

Qualifications

• 4+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail‑oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities
• Experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP
• Proficiency in CAD for 2D/3D concept drawings, interior components and systems, packaging layouts, and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred)
• Vehicle and product launch experience

Advantageous

• Flexibility and adaptability to succeed in a fast‑paced startup environment
• Experience completing one full program cycle from concept to production launch in automotive interior components and systems
• Profound knowledge of vehicle interior systems with a demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution
• Strong understanding of plastic part design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety, and homologation requirements
• Competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T
• A strong desire to create exceptional products as part of a highly capable team
• A practical, hands‑on approach that complements theoretical knowledge
• Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline