General Assembly Manufacturing Engineer – Launch & Process

Lucid Motors; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, General Assembly, to help take vehicle programs from concept through scalable production. You will partner with Design, Quality, Operations, Facilities, and Supply Chain to drive build readiness and launch execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, hands-on manufacturing experience, knowledge of PFMEA, Lean, and design-for-manufacturing reviews, plus up to 40% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience supporting manufacturing engineering activities from prototype through launch or sustaining production.
• Working knowledge of assembly processes, tooling, equipment, Lean Manufacturing, error proofing, PFMEA, quality control plans, or dimensional-control methods.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, summarize data, and support cross-functional decision-making in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position, including understanding work instructions, safety procedures, and job-related communications.
• Ability to travel up to 40%, including domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Feasibility: review designs for General Assembly manufacturability and drive design-change recommendations.
• DFM Leadership: lead design-for-manufacturing reviews for product, process, tooling, and equipment concepts.
• Process Development: define process flow, work methods, equipment needs, tooling, and handoff criteria from concept to production.
• Launch Execution: plan prototype builds, virtual reviews, equipment installation, commissioning, and risk mitigation.
• Process Controls: develop documentation, PFMEAs, quality control plans, and dimensional-control strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: implement Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and cost-reduction initiatives to improve throughput and quality.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: coordinate with Design, Quality, Operations, Facilities, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and suppliers.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

PFMEA

Dimensional control

Design for manufacturing

Cross-functional teamwork

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

CATIA

3DEXPERIENCE

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Delmia

Proplanner

Job description

Lucid Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, General Assembly, to help take vehicle programs from concept through scalable production. You will partner with Design, Quality, Operations, Facilities, and Supply Chain to drive build readiness and launch execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, hands-on manufacturing experience, knowledge of PFMEA, Lean, and design-for-manufacturing reviews, plus up to 40% travel.