Jr. Supplier Industrialization Technician, Exterior

Lucid Motors; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program and cash incentive

Paid time off

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Junior Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Exterior Commodity team. This early‑career role builds hands‑on expertise in supplier quality, manufacturing operations, and structured problem solving to strengthen production stability.

You will help contain supplier issues, coordinate investigations, and drive corrective actions. APQP/PPAP activities, audits, and supplier changes are part of the role, with growth into leadership over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Quality Engineering.
• At least 1 year in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or automotive/industrial manufacturing.
• Familiar with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, root-cause analysis, CAPA, and GD&T.
• Experience applying 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and corrective action processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead containment of supplier quality issues affecting production and coordinate responses.
• Close supplier quality concerns using structured problem solving and effectiveness validation.
• Review PFMEAs, control plans, process flows, and PPAPs for readiness.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Logistics, Engineering, and Materials teams.
• Monitor defect trends and reduce scrap, quality spills, and disruptions.
• Participate in internal audits and drive improvement actions.
• Support supplier engineering changes and ensure controlled implementation.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Quality systems knowledge

Multi‑priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and productionhappeningin-houseacrossourglobal officesandmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Exterior Commodity team at Lucid’s Casa Grande manufacturing facility. This early-career role is designed for a quality professional who wants to build hands-on expertise in supplier quality, manufacturing operations, structured problem solving, and supplier development. You will help contain supplier-related issues that affect production, coordinate cross-functional investigations, and drive corrective actions through effective closure. You will also support APQP and PPAP activities, supplier engineering changes, audits, and performance tracking. Success in this role means reducing recurring defects, quality spills, plant scrap, and supplier-driven disruption while strengthening supplier accountability and production stability.

What You Own

• Lead and support timely containment of supplier quality issues affecting production, coordinating supplier responses to nonconforming material and operational disruptions.
• Manage supplier quality concerns through closure using structured problem-solving methods, including root cause analysis, corrective action review, and effectiveness validation.
• Support APQP execution by reviewing PFMEAs, control plans, process flows, and PPAP documentation for completeness and manufacturing readiness.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Logistics, Engineering, and Materials teams to align priorities, communicate risk, and restore stable production.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics, analyze defect trends, and identify actions that reduce recurrence, scrap, quality spills, and supplier-driven disruptions.
• Participate in internal audits and process assessments, document findings, and support follow-through on improvement actions.
• Support supplier engineering changes by assessing quality impacts, tracking required documentation, and helping ensure controlled implementation.

What You Bring

Required (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, quality assurance, automotive manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing.
• Basic working knowledge of quality systems and core quality tools, including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, and GD&T fundamentals.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why analysis, fishbone or Ishikawa analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, organization, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with plastic injection molding processes.
• Automotive industry experience or experience working directly with suppliers.
• Understanding of IATF 16949 requirements.
• Familiarity with SAP, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Compensation & Benefits:

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a401(k) retirementplan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity:

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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