Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer – Plastics & Composite (Powertrain)

Lucid Motors; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer for the Plastics & Composite Powertrain team in Southfield, MI.

You will guide upfront design development and collaborate with suppliers to create new manufacturing methods and control strategies to meet ambitious specs and ensure flawless launches. You will lead DFx feedback, review tooling, and support RFx activities while working with cross-functional teams across Global Supply Chain and Design Engineering.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, MS preferred or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on New Product Introduction experience in automotive plastic & composite development
• Deep knowledge of thermoplastic molding and secondary processes (injection molding, extrusion, compression molding)
• Experience taking multiple new products from concept phase through production
• Experience with product lifecycle management tools (Auros, Arena PLM)
• Ability to read schematics and drawings and knowledge of quality standards (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, DFM/A, GD&T)
• Certification preferred (ASQ, Six Sigma Black Belt)
• Experience with RoHS, REACH, EV battery safety, ISO 26262 and functional safety

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to provide DFM feedback and approve tooling via molding trials
• Provide supplier feedback on materials and manufacturing methods to design concepts
• Solicit and present DFx feedback to Design Engineering for down-selection
• Serve as the voice of the supplier to internal engineering during Development build phases
• Support RFx efforts and develop the technical data package used for supplier bids
• Collaborate developing custom manufacturing and assembly processes to be outsourced
• Travel 25-75% as needed to supplier sites

Skills

New Product Introduction

Automotive plastics

Thermoplastic molding

DFx feedback

Supplier collaboration

Quality standards

Team leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Auros

Arena PLM

Smartsheet

JMP

Minitab

JIRA

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer – Plastics & Composite (Powertrain)

Southfield, MI

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's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around human experience. We constantly seek talented, motivated individuals possessing a proven track record of excellence to join our team. Become part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive and mobility industry.

We are currently seeking Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer for our Corporate Plastic & Composite Powertrain Team . Our Corporate Supplier Industrialization team enables the industrialization of innovative products in an extremely aggressive timeline. With this highly visible role, Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, you’ll have the chance to work with a cross-functional team including Global Sales Manager, Technical Program Managers, Design Engineer, and Advanced Manufacturing, as well as numerous other teams manage the risks associated with early-stage product development.

To succeed, you must be able to guide upfront design development as well as roll up your sleeves with suppliers to create new manufacturing methods and control strategies to achieve ambitious specifications and ensure a flawless execution during launch.

You Will:

• Collaborate with suppliers to provide DFM feedback, review injection molding output, and approve tooling via molding trials .
• Work with design engineering to down select early design concepts by providing supplier feedback on materials and manufacturing methods .
• Solicit, compile, and present DFx feedback to the Design Engineering team from external suppliers to support design concept down-selection .
• Serve as the voice of the supplier to internal engineering teams for Development build phases .
• Support Global Supply Chain Management as the technical point of contact for RFx efforts as well as developing the technical data package used for soliciting bids from suppliers.
• Collaborate developing custom manufacturing and/or assembly processes to be outsourced to external manufacturing partners
• Support Global Supply Chain Management as the technical point of contact for RFx efforts as well as developing the technical data package used for soliciting bids from suppliers.
• Be responsible for Driving and Tracking all suppliers responsible for ECRs and PCN activities.
• Be able to work independently and make decisions in the best interest of Lucid and its business.
• Work cross functional with Plant level Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Material Planning and Plant SQEs to ensure supplier quality issues are contained and Lucid plants are protected.
• Work closely with Plant SQ teams to investigate supplier quality issues to determine root causes, identify and implement corrective actions, and drive long-term preventative actions.
• Perform supplier assessments, audits and site inspections; develop process improvement plans and drive implementation; monitor and maintain performance metrics.
• Support system assembly build, define incoming parts inspections procedure as needed, track build issues and drive suppliers for containment actions and long-term actions.
• Have ability to travel 25-75% on average on a short term or long-term basis to Lucid Motors and supplier sites globally on short notice.

You Bring:

• BS in Engineering, MS preferred or equivalent experience (mechanical/industrial/plastic engineering or related field)
• 5+ years of hands-on in New Product Introduction (NPI) in automotive plastic & composite development preferably.
• Deep knowledge of thermoplastic molding and secondary processes (injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, etc.)
• Experience taking at multiple new products from the concept phase through production
• Experience with product lifecycle management tools (i.e. Auros, Arena PLM)
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings and in-depth knowledge of quality standards and specifications in the area of placement.
• Excellent analytical abilities, technical writing ability, and comprehensive understanding of quality toolbox (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, DFM/A, GD&T, etc.)
• Certification preferred - American Society for Quality, Six Sigma Black Belt, etc.
• Experience with relevant industry standards and regulation requirements, including environmental and safety standards like RoHS and REACH and EV battery safety (UN 38.3, UL 2580), electric safety (ISO 6469), and functional safety (ISO 26262).
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, hands-on and data-driven, creative mindset in problem-solving
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, be part of the solution and be able to adapt to the dynamic working environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Smartsheet’s, JMP, Minitab, JIRA and Tableau is a plus.

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 alsoparticipatein 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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