Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Lucid Motors; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Paid time off

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, ADAS & Electronics, to drive supplier readiness and production quality for advanced electronics, sensors, ECUs, PCBA, and related vehicle systems.

You will partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure on-time launches with strong quality and process control. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automotive electronics launch and a solid understanding of APQP/PPAP, IPC standards, and IATF 16949.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in automotive electronics, supplier industrialization, or launch engineering.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP/LQP launch processes.
• Knowledge of IPC, IATF 16949, ISO standards and functional safety.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier industrialization from early involvement through PPAP approval and ramp.
• Lead supplier readiness reviews, process audits, run-at-rate validation, and containment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical requirements, timing, and capacity.
• Drive PFMEA, control plans, capability studies, and production readiness deliverables.
• Investigate supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Quality methods

Communication

Cross-functional collab

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

MS preferred

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.

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 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 Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, ADAS & Electronics, to support supplier readiness, launch execution, and production quality for advanced electronics, sensors, ECUs, PCBAs, and related vehicle systems.

In this role, you will partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Program Management, and suppliers to ensure complex electronic components launch on time with strong quality, reliability, manufacturability, and process control.

You Will

• Own supplier industrialization from early supplier involvement through LQP/PPAP approval, production ramp, and handoff to ongoing quality management.
• Lead supplier readiness reviews, process assessments, audits, run-at-rate validation, manufacturing readiness reviews, and corrective action closure.
• Partner cross-functionally to align technical requirements, timing, supplier capability, capacity, and launch execution.
• Drive APQP, LQP, PPAP, control plans, PFMEAs, process flows, MSA, capability studies, safe launch plans, and production readiness deliverables.
• Ensure robust manufacturing and quality controls for SMT, PCBA assembly, ECU/TLA builds, inspection, test, traceability, ESD control, material control, and change control.
• Investigate supplier quality and launch issues, drive containment and root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Escalate supplier risks, validation gaps, technical issues, part availability concerns, and launch blockers with clear facts, owners, timing, and recommended actions.
• Travel up to 20-30% to supplier sites, Lucid manufacturing locations, and launch support activities.

You Bring

• BS in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline; MS preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, supplier industrialization, supplier quality, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or launch engineering experience in automotive electronics, ADAS, ECUs, PCBAs, sensors, TLAs, or related systems.
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, LQP or equivalent launch approval processes, supplier readiness, process validation, run-at-rate, safe launch, and production ramp.
• Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing, including SMT, PCBA assembly, soldering, ECU/TLA assembly, automated inspection, ICT, EOL testing, functional testing, and environmental validation.
• Working knowledge of IPC standards, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 16750, ISO 7637, AEC-Q100/AEC-Q200, and ISO 26262 functional safety principles.
• Ability to interpret schematics, drawings, BOMs, specifications, test requirements, control plans, PFMEAs, process flows, and supplier manufacturing documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and quality methods knowledge, including SPC, MSA, Gage R&R, process capability, PFMEA, 8D, 5-Why, fishbone, DOE, CAPA, and risk-based process controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, technical writing, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills in a fast-paced launch environment.
• ASQ CQE, Six Sigma, VDA 6.3, IATF auditor, IPC certification, or functional safety training preferred.

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

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability coverage
• paid time off
• paid holidays, paid sick leave
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• 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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