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

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Discretionary annual cash incentive

Job summary

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. is seeking a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer for our Corporate Plastic & Composite Powertrain Team. You will guide upfront design development and collaborate with suppliers to create new manufacturing methods, ensuring flawless execution during launch.

You bring 5+ years in automotive NPI, deep plastics knowledge, and PLM experience. Travel 25–75% to sites globally will be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering; MS preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in New Product Introduction in automotive plastic & composite development.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic molding and secondary processes.
• Experience with PLM tools (Auros, Arena).
• Ability to read schematics and understand quality standards (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to provide DFM feedback and approve tooling.
• Work with design engineering to down‑select concepts based on supplier input.
• Provide DFx feedback to support design concept down‑selection.
• Serve as the voice of the supplier to internal teams during development builds.
• Support RFx efforts and develop data packages for supplier bids.
• Develop custom manufacturing processes with external partners.
• Travel 25–75% to Lucid sites and supplier facilities.

Skills

DFM feedback

Tooling evaluation

Supplier collaboration

Design feedback

Quality analysis

Education

BS in Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Auros PLM

Arena PLM

Excel

JIRA

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'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.

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 also participatein 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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