Manufacturing Engineer I

Lucid Motors; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer I to support General Assembly Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. You will assist with equipment procurement, integration, validation, and launch readiness for GA programs, learning Lucid’s manufacturing standards and contributing to safe, production-ready processes.

A strong candidate has foundational manufacturing knowledge, hands-on problem-solving, and the ability to coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Lucid completion of Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on manufacturing experience.
• 2 years or less of experience in manufacturing engineering, assembly operations, equipment integration, production launch, or related technical environment.
• Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, automation, production systems, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently for essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment scopes, technical specifications, and RFQ inputs.
• Support supplier proposal reviews, technical clarification, and PO readiness.
• Support equipment projects through design review, Factory Acceptance Testing, and installation.
• Help maintain project schedules, issue lists, risk trackers, and recovery plans for on-time launches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and launch issues.
• Assist with acceptance criteria for safety, ergonomics, quality, and throughput before handoff.
• Support documentation, training inputs, spare-parts tracking, and lessons learned.

Skills

Manufacturing basics

Problem solving

Documentation support

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

CATIA

3DEXPERIENCE

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

About the Team

The General Assembly Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team enables Lucid to launch safe, efficient, production-ready assembly processes at scale. The team partners across Product Design, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Facilities, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to translate vehicle requirements into capable manufacturing equipment and tooling. This group is unique in its end-to-end ownership of equipment strategy, supplier execution, validation, installation, commissioning, and operational handoff, giving team members direct visibility into how engineering decisions affect quality, throughput, safety, and launch readiness.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer I is an entry-level individual contributor role within General Assembly Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and reports to a Manufacturing Engineering leader. This role exists to support Lucid’s growth by assisting with equipment procurement, integration, validation, and launch readiness for General Assembly programs. In the first 12 months, this person will support assigned equipment and tooling activities, learn Lucid’s manufacturing standards, assist with issue tracking and documentation, and contribute to safe, capable, production-ready processes. A strong candidate will bring curiosity, technical fundamentals, hands-on problem-solving, and a willingness to learn across supplier coordination, acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, and operational handoff.

What You Own

• Equipment Support: Assist with equipment and tooling scopes, technical specifications, and RFQ inputs that align safety, quality, cycle time, throughput, maintainability, timing, and cost requirements.
• Supplier Coordination: Support supplier proposal reviews, technical clarification, documentation follow-up, and purchase-order readiness in partnership with senior engineers, Purchasing, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Project Execution: Support assigned equipment projects through design review, build, Factory Acceptance Testing, shipment, installation, commissioning, ramp-up, and final acceptance activities.
• Launch Readiness: Help maintain project schedules, issue lists, risk trackers, action-item logs, and recovery plans to support on-time equipment launch execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Design, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Facilities, Supply Chain, and supplier teams to help resolve technical and launch issues with clear follow-up and communication.
• Process Validation: Assist with confirming acceptance criteria for safety, ergonomics, quality, cycle time, throughput, maintainability, and specification compliance before handoff to Operations.
• Operational Handoff: Support documentation, training inputs, spare-parts tracking, open-item closure, and lessons learned to improve future launch execution.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field;
• Lucid completion of Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on manufacturing experience
• 2 years or less of experience in manufacturing engineering, assembly operations, equipment integration, production launch, or a related technical environment.
• Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, automation, production systems, and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to support technical documentation, issue tracking, data collection, design reviews, acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, or operational handoff activities.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to CATIA or similar CAD tools, 3DEXPERIENCE, MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Office.Delmia, Proplanner.
• Exposure to equipment documentation, risk assessments, acceptance criteria, launch-readiness checklists, or handoff packages.
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, control plans, GD&T, equipment safety, ergonomics, maintainability, or production quality requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a production environment.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands for handling tools, reviewing equipment, and supporting assembly or commissioning activities.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 50 lbs. as needed; heavier lifts may require assistance.
• Reaching and Bending: Ability to reach, bend, twist, and squat while supporting equipment installation, validation, and production-floor activities.
• PPE Expectations: Must wear required PPE, which may include safety shoes, gloves, protective sleeves, eye protection, and hearing protection, based on area requirements.

Work Requirement

This role is fully onsite our Phoenix, AZ. Daily in-person presence is required.

Travel

30-40% International/Domestic

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 under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

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