Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Powertrain Batteries

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Discretionary annual cash incentive

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer for Powertrain Batteries to lead supplier manufacturing readiness from concept to mass production. You will drive cross‑functional collaboration with Battery Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure scalable, repeatable processes and timely program milestones.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with battery cells/modules/packs and APQP/PPAP leadership, along with robust problem‑solving skills and a track

Qualifications

• Four years of automotive manufacturing or supplier industrialization experience.
• Experience leading APQP/PPAP and supplier process audits.
• Hands-on experience with battery cell/module/pack development.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans and capability studies.
• Ability to drive corrective actions and risk mitigation with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier manufacturing-readiness assessments from concept through production launch.
• Develop, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes for high‑voltage battery components.
• Lead APQP and PPAP activities, including process documentation and validation evidence.
• Own supplier industrialization deliverables during prototypes, trials, and ramp‑ups.
• Collaborate with Battery Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Program Management to align requirements.

Skills

Supplier development

APQP/PPAP

Battery manufacturing

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

PFMEA

Job description

About Lucid

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.

Lucid is seeking a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Powertrain Batteries, to lead supplier manufacturing readiness for battery systems and components. You will partner with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to translate engineering requirements into scalable, capable, and repeatable production processes.From early product development through mass production, you will lead technical reviews, process development, Advanced Product Quality Planning activities, production qualification, and launch execution. You will assess supplier capabilities, identify manufacturing and quality risks, and drive corrective actions before those risks affect program timing or product performance.Success in this role will be measured by supplier readiness, process capability, production quality, and the timely completion of industrialization and launch milestones. The ideal candidate combines battery manufacturing knowledge with hands‑on supplier development, automotive quality, and product launch experience. You will have direct influence on how advanced high‑voltage battery technologies are industrialized and delivered at scale.

You Will

• Lead manufacturing-readiness assessments from sourcing and product concept through production launch, ensuring suppliers have the processes, equipment, capacity, controls, and technical capability required to meet program objectives
• Drive the development, qualification, and improvement of manufacturing processes for battery cells, modules, packs, or related high-voltage components, with a focus on scalability, repeatability, quality, and throughput
• Lead supplier APQP and PPAP activities, including the review and approval of Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Measurement System Analyses, capability studies, and production validation evidence
• Own supplier industrialization deliverables during prototype builds, production trials, qualification events, ramp-up, and mass-production launch, resolving issues that could affect product quality or delivery
• Partner with Battery Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Design Engineering, and Program Management to align product requirements, supplier capabilities, and launch priorities
• Identify supplier manufacturing and quality risks early, establish data-driven mitigation plans, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified before key program and production milestones

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• A minimum of four years of experience in automotive manufacturing, supplier quality, supplier industrialization, product quality, or manufacturing engineering
• Hands-on experience supporting battery cell, module, or pack development from product concept through production launch
• Experience leading or supporting APQP, PPAP, supplier process audits, production-readiness assessments, or manufacturing qualification activities
• Working knowledge of automotive quality and manufacturing methodologies, including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, MSA, process capability and structured problem-solving methods

Preferred

• Experience working for or directly supporting a battery cell, module, pack, battery management system, or energy-storage-system manufacturer
• Experience launching lithium-ion battery manufacturing lines or supporting the industrialization of new battery products and processes
• Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, or an equivalent quality certification
• Experience conducting supplier audits and manufacturing-readiness assessments at global supplier facilities
• Experience supporting electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, energy storage, or high-voltage battery programs

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, aredeterminedbased on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results,in accordance withthe 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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