Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Lucid Motors; Casa Grande (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Casa Grande, AZ seeks a Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, ADAS & Electronics, to lead supplier readiness, PPAP approvals, and production ramp for advanced electronics, sensors, ECUs, PCBAs, and related vehicle systems.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and suppliers to ensure on-time launches with robust quality controls, process validation, and risk mitigation in a fast-paced EV startup environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Manufacturing engineering.
• 5+ years in automotive electronics or related launch roles.
• Hands-on APQP/PPAP/LQP with supplier readiness.
• Strong knowledge of SMT/PCBAs, ECU/TLA assembly, testing.
• Familiarity with IPC, IATF 16949, ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier industrialization from early involvement through PPAP.
• Lead supplier readiness reviews and process validations.
• Coordinate cross-functional timing and launch execution.
• Drive control plans, PFMEA, capability studies.
• Investigate issues, implement containment and corrective actions.
• Travel 20-30% to supplier sites and Lucid facilities.

Skills

APQP/PPAP/LQP

Launch readiness

Supplier quality

Electronics manufacturing

PFMEA/DFMEA

SPC/MSA

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

MS preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

IPC standards

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

ISO 26262

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 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:

Lucid offers a comprehensive and