Staff SIE, Exterior Trim

Lucid Motors; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Discretionary annual bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Michigan is seeking a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer for Exterior Trim to lead industrialization with suppliers, aligning with APQP/PPAP processes and mass-production readiness.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing and NPI to deliver robust exterior trim designs, develop manufacturing methods, and ensure quality targets are met during launch.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high-volume automotive manufacturing experience supporting Exterior Trim systems.
• Hands-on Supplier Industrialization, APQP, PPAP and Program Management experience.
• Excellent analytical abilities, technical writing ability, and comprehensive understanding of quality toolbox (IATF 16949, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, GD&T).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings and in-depth knowledge of quality standards and specifications.
• Certification preferred - American Society for Quality, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
• Experience with tolerance analysis, mold flow, AAR approval.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Smartsheets, JMP, Minitab, JIRA and Tableau is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in related Engineering field; Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, approve and manage all supplier industrialization activities (timelines, tooling, capital, fixtures, Run@Rate).
• Implement robust APQP process from design to PPAP submission and mass production start.
• Collaborate to award businesses to qualified suppliers meeting Lucid's requirements and timelines.
• Ensure supplier capabilities are considered in part design and quality expectations are set.
• Work with suppliers to develop new manufacturing techniques to meet design requirements.
• Develop quality plans, test methods, and identify failure modes and preventive actions.

Skills

Exterior Trim, high-volume automotive

Supplier Industrialization

APQP

PPAP

Program Management

Analytical abilities

Technical writing

Read schematics/drawings

Quality toolbox (IATF 16949, SPC, MSA,

FMEA, DOE, GD&T

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Smartsheets

JMP

Minitab

JIRA

Tableau

Bachelor's degree in related Eng

Master's degree preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in related Engineering field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Smartsheets

JMP

Minitab

JIRA

Tableau

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 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.

Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Exterior Trim

Due to significant growth, we are currently seeking a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Exterior Trim. Our Supplier Industrialization team enables the industrialization of innovative products within extremely aggressive timelines. In this highly visible role, the Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer works with internal stakeholders such as Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, NPI, Material Planning, and our suppliers to develop solutions that deliver challenging exterior designs while ensuring robust supplier industrialization and adherence to quality requirements.

You will collaborate in upfront part 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 flawless execution during launch.

You Will

• Be responsible to review, approve and manage all supplier industrialization activities including but not limited to program timelines, tooling, capital and fixture construction, tooling trials, assembly readiness, Run@Rate.
• Develop, manage and ensure a robust implementation of the APQP -Advanced Product Quality Planning- process with suppliers from the initial design stage through PPAP submission and the start of mass production.
• Work cross-functionally to collaborate and guide engineering development and supplier selection to award businesses to appropriate suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid's requirements, expectations and timelines.
• Ensure supplier manufacturing and industrialization capabilities are considered in the part design phase and proper quality expectations are established and agreed.
• Work with suppliers to develop new manufacturing techniques or processes to meet design requirements.
• Develop quality plans, design test methods and gages, identify potential failure modes and process weaknesses, and drive preventative actions.

You Bring

• 5+ years of high-volume automotive manufacturing experience supporting Exterior Trim systems, including Front and Rear Fascias, Grilles, Claddings, Rocker Panels, Wheel Opening Moldings, Roof Trim Components, Spoilers, Exterior Garnishes, Bright Trim, and Class-A Injection-Molded Plastic Components, with responsibilities in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Hands-on Supplier Industrialization, APQP, PPAP and Program Management experience.
• Excellent analytical abilities, technical writing ability, and comprehensive understanding of quality toolbox (IATF 16949, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, GD&T, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings and in-depth knowledge of quality standards and specifications in the commodities assigned.
• Certification preferred - American Society for Quality, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
• Experience with tolerance analysis, mold flow, AAR approval.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Smartsheets, JMP, Minitab, JIRA and Tableau is a plus.
• Bachelors degree in a related Engineering field, Masters degree is 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 competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a401(k) retirement plan.
• 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, 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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