Manufacturing Engineer II, Rotor

Lucid Motors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Equity program

Annual cash incentive program

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and sustain manufacturing equipment and processes for the Powertrain Drive Unit organization, assigned to the Stator + Rotor team. You will partner across Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, and suppliers to drive design reviews, equipment specs, and production ramp.

The role demands hands-on equipment expertise, structured problem solving (8D/5 Why/Six Sigma/DOE), and a focus on yield, cycle time, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 2+ years in manufacturing, process or equipment engineering.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment design, launch, validation, and sustaining.
• Knowledge of mechanics, tolerances, GD&T, robotics, safety circuits.

Responsibilities

• Participate in DFM/DFA reviews and translate product requirements into safe, capable manufacturing processes.
• Stator assembly, winding equipment, forming, insulation handling, coating or impregnation, heating, joining, verification.
• Rotor stack and shaft handling, automated assembly, heating, press-fit operations, tooling and fixturing, spin and balance, validation.
• Develop concepts, equipment specs, scopes of work, RFQ packages, supplier reviews, and buyoff inputs.
• Coordinate cross-functional design reviews for stations, tooling, and factory integration.
• Support supplier build, installation, debugging, qualification, and ramp to production.
• Plan FAT, SAT, validation, capability studies, Run-at-Rate, and acceptance per safety/quality targets.
• Lead structured problem solving using 8D, 5 Why, Six Sigma, DOE, fault-tree analysis, root cause.
• Deliver ramp support, containment, corrective actions, and improvements for yield, cycle time, and uptime.
• Evaluate changes for impact on product, tooling, process, and costs.
• Create process docs, PWMs, PFMEAs, troubleshooting guides, and handoff packages.
• Track schedules, risks, and readiness for Start of Production; capture lessons learned.

Skills

DFM/DFA reviews

Stator assembly

Rotor assembly

8D / 5 Why

Automation integration

Robotics

Supplier engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

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 production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Lucid is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, launch, validate, sustain, and continuously improve manufacturing equipment and processes within the Powertrain Drive Unit organization. Assigned to the Stator + Rotor team, this engineer will combine hands‑on equipment expertise with structured, data‑driven problem solving. The role owns assigned stations and processes from concept, specification, and supplier engagement through installation, commissioning, validation, production ramp, optimization, and operational handoff. The engineer will partner with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Automation and Controls, Maintenance, Facilities, Logistics, Supply Chain, and equipment suppliers.

Responsibilities may include:

• Participate in DFM/DFA reviews and translate product requirements into safe, capable, maintainable, and scalable manufacturing processes.
• Stator assembly, winding equipment, forming, insulation-sensitive handling, coating or impregnation, heating, joining, and electrical verification.
• Rotor stack and shaft handling, automated assembly, heating, press-fit operations, tooling and fixturing, spin and balance, and performance validation.
• Develop manufacturing concepts, process requirements, equipment specifications, scopes of work, RFQ packages, technical bid reviews, and supplier-selection inputs.
• Coordinate cross-functional design reviews for assigned stations, tooling, automated equipment, and factory integration requirements.
• Support supplier build, runoff, installation, utility readiness, commissioning, debug, and production integration.
• Plan and execute FAT, SAT, equipment qualification, process validation, capability studies, Run-at-Rate, and final acceptance against safety, quality, cycle time, throughput, reliability, maintainability, traceability, and specification requirements.
• Lead structured problem-solving using methods such as 8D, 5 Why, Six Sigma, DOE, fault-tree analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Provide hands‑on ramp support, containment, recovery planning, and corrective action for equipment and process issues.
• Improve first-pass yield, process capability, scrap, rework, cycle time, throughput, uptime, reliability, and error-proofing; identify bottlenecks and standardize validated solutions.
• Evaluate engineering changes for product, tooling, process, equipment, controls, validation, documentation, cost, and implementation impacts.
• Develop process documentation, manufacturing instructions, parameter standards, PFMEAs, troubleshooting guides, spare‑parts and recovery plans, training inputs, and operational handoff packages.
• Track schedules, technical risks, open issues, recovery actions, and readiness for launch and Start of Production milestones; capture lessons learned and reusable standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related discipline; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered where permitted.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing, process or equipment engineering, industrialization, automation integration, or high-volume production.
• Experience supporting the design, launch, integration, validation, or sustaining of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, manufacturing tolerances, GD&T, equipment controls and robotics, and safety circuits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct EV Powertrain experience involving E-Motor, Inverter, Stator, Rotor, Drive Unit assembly, or end‑of‑line test.
• Experience with equipment procurement and supplier management, RFQs, design reviews, FAT/SAT protocols, commissioning, validation, and equipment buyoff.
• Experience with capability analysis, MSA/GR&R, PFMEA, control plans, process flows, DOE, SPC, MES, traceability, and manufacturing data systems.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, CATIA, DELMIA, SolidWorks, Fusion, or comparable CAD, layout, or manufacturing‑simulation tools.
• Automotive OEM, Tier 1, high-volume automation, or complex electromechanical product experience; Lean or Six Sigma training is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally, normally up to 25%, based on project needs.

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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