Manufacturing Engineer II, BiW/DFM

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to drive innovation in luxury electric vehicle production. This role focuses on the design and manufacturability of Body in White products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal processes and equipment design. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the automotive sector. Join a community of innovators dedicated to redefining the future of mobility and enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation

401k

Equity program

Annual incentive program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Body in White Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong knowledge in DFM and process design.
• Experience in automotive Body in White equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Support DFM for new BIW and closures products ensuring manufacturability.
• Optimize processes using DFM during product design and equipment engineering.
• Collaborate on all stages of Body in White line development.

Skills

Analytic problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Ability to influence outcomes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Catia

Delmia

Process Simulate

Job description

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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer II, BiW/DFM, you will be responsible for DFM of new BIW and closures products and designing new Body in White equipment at Lucid. This candidate will work directly with Product Design Engineering, Product Studio Teams and other cross-functional teams to ensure the Body in White product is manufacturable and the manufacturing process is properly designed and implemented.

You Will:

• Support the DFM for new BIW and closures products ensuring the product is manufacturable
• Support process optimization using DFM during product design and equipment engineering efforts
• Support the simultaneous engineering of the line design for the closures and complete equipment design reviews
• Complete high level studies for proposed product designs and provide the CAPEX and OPEX impacts of such designs
• Demonstrate the ability to drive technical efforts of teams engaged in complex equipment engineering development
• Able to work cross-functionally with all disciplines involved in specifying and engineering Body in White equipment
• Work collaboratively with project team on all stages of Body in White line development from conception to launch
• Utilize analytic problem-solving skills, including knowledge of 8D, Six Sigma, DOE or similar certifications/ disciplines
• Use of 3D modeling and simulations to validate equipment designs
• Work with layout engineering to prepare and optimize Body in White equipment layouts
• Experience working with the following equipment: robotics, end of arm tooling, pick and place automation, position sensors, material handling, fluid dispensing, deflection analysis, vision systems, conveyor and laser cleaning/ metrology

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s, Masters, or PhD Degree in Engineering required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Body in White Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience with DFM and process design
• Experience in the automotive Body in White equipment design is a must
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives in complex environments
• Possesses strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Catia and Delmia
• Process Simulate knowledge and experience would be an asset
• 40% Domestic and International Travel Required

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.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

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.)