Senior Interiors Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Interiors to lead the development and industrialization of interior systems at supplier sites, owning supplier readiness, PPAP, and mass-production launch from design through production.

You will apply deep technical expertise across interior components and manufacturing processes while coordinating with global teams. Travel 25-75% as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or assembly-plant environments within Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, R&D, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 6+ years of hands-on APQP and PPAP project management experience.
• Hands-on experience with interior components and complex assemblies (e.g., instrument panels, door panels, center consoles).
• Working knowledge of interior manufacturing and validation processes (injection molding, painting, textiles, welding, etc.).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics with knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, DFM/A, and GD&T.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier APQP execution from early design through PPAP submission and mass-production launch.
• Lead design and DFM/A reviews for interior commodities and translate manufacturing needs into design requirements and quality expectations.
• Drive and track supplier execution of engineering design changes and ensure changes are reflected in production controls.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, sourcing evaluations, and site inspections; drive closure of gaps.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Purchasing, NPI, plant Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Material Planning, and Supplier Quality teams to protect Lucid plants and customers.
• Analyze supplier and assembly-plant data to evaluate process capability and risk mitigation.
• Ensure supplier processes and documentation align with ISO 9001, AIAG, and IATF 16949 with traceability and core quality tools.

Skills

APQP & PPAP

Engineering drawings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Interiors to lead the development and industrialization of interior systems at supplier sites, owning supplier readiness, PPAP, and mass-production launch from design through production.

You will apply deep technical expertise across interior components and manufacturing processes while coordinating with global teams. Travel 25-75% as needed.