Senior Interior Trim Engineer – EV Cabin (Contract)

Sumitomo Electric; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Southfield, MI is seeking a Senior Engineer – Interiors to lead the development of interior components and systems for luxury, high-performance electric vehicles. This role focuses on a cross-functional team approach, delivering world-class interior solutions from concept through to production launch.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in interiors, strong CAD (CATIA V5/V6), and a track record in vehicle launches.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.)
• Knowledge of automotive interior components, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities
• Experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP
• Proficiency in CAD for 2D/3D concept drawings, interior components and systems, packaging layouts, and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred)
• Vehicle and product launch experience

Responsibilities

• Engineer / Senior Engineer – Interiors
• Be a significant contributor to a world class Interior Components and Systems engineering team
• Create industry leading Interior Components and Systems with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality
• Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems across the Lucid portfolio
• Work collaboratively within a cross functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, prioritizing overall vehicle benefit above individual systems
• Collaborate with interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on time delivery of Lucid Interior Components and Systems
• Employ and develop effective tools and innovative approaches to support product development

Skills

Interior systems design

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Lucid Motors in Southfield, MI is seeking a Senior Engineer – Interiors to lead the development of interior components and systems for luxury, high-performance electric vehicles. This role focuses on a cross-functional team approach, delivering world-class interior solutions from concept through to production launch.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in interiors, strong CAD (CATIA V5/V6), and a track record in vehicle launches.