Staff Supplier Indusrialization Engineer, Electronics

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Equity program

Discretionary annual cash incentive

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Casa Grande, AZ, seeks an experienced Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Electronics, to own supplier readiness and launch for ECUs, PCBAs, sensors, and related electrical systems. You will drive APQP, risk assessments, and run-at-rate activities in a fast-paced launch environment.

You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics to resolve issues, review PFMEAs, and mentor engineers while traveling up to 30% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; master’s preferred.
• 8+ years in automotive electronics manufacturing or related leadership.
• Hands-on with ECUs, PCBAs, TLAs, sensors, embedded modules or safety systems.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP/LQP, safe launch and run-at-rate.
• Familiar with SMT/PCBA manufacturing, solder quality and EOL testing.
• Knowledge of IPC/IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and automotive validation practices.
• Proven ability to lead supplier recoveries and executive updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier readiness for electronics components from sourcing to launch.
• Drive APQP, LQP/PPAP, risk, control plans, and validation plans.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Suppliers to resolve issues.
• Review PFMEAs, test strategies, capability data, and launch deliverables.
• Lead supplier audits, line walks, containment, and CAPA actions.
• Communicate readiness, risks, and decisions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and standardize electronics supplier practices.
• Travel up to 20–30% for supplier and launch support.

Skills

APQP knowledge

PPAP/LQP experience

Risk assessments

Root cause analysis

Mentoring engineers

Supplier leadership

Launch engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Manufacturing/ Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering; Master’s preferred

Tools

Smartsheet

JMP

Minitab

JIRA

Tableau

Arena

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.

We are hiring for a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Electronics to lead supplier readiness and launch execution for critical electronic components and assemblies. This role owns supplier industrialization for ECUs, PCBAs, TLAs, sensors, modules, and related electrical systems from sourcing through stable production. The ideal candidate has strong electronics manufacturing experience, supplier leadership skills, and the ability to drive technical issue resolution in a fast-paced launch environment.

You Will:

• Lead supplier readiness for electronics components and assemblies from sourcing through launch and stable production.
• Drive APQP, LQP/PPAP, risk assessments, process controls, inspections, testing, capacity readiness, safe launch, and run-at-rate activities.
• Partner with Engineering, GSM, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and suppliers to resolve launch and production issues.
• Review supplier process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, test strategies, capability data, validation plans, and launch readiness deliverables.
• Assess supplier manufacturing systems, quality controls, traceability, test coverage, sub-supplier management, capacity, and change control.
• Lead supplier audits, line walks, issue containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and recovery plans.
• Communicate supplier readiness, launch risks, recovery plans, owners, timing, and decisions to leadership.
• Mentor engineers and help standardize electronics supplier industrialization best practices.
• Travel up to 20–30% for supplier and launch support.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field; master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive electronics manufacturing, supplier industrialization, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, launch engineering, or technical program leadership.
• Hands‑on experience with ECUs, PCBAs, TLAs, sensors, embedded modules, electrical assemblies, or safety‑related electronic systems.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP/LQP, safe launch, run‑at‑rate, production validation, PFMEA, control plans, process capability, and manufacturing maturity.
• Strong understanding of SMT and PCBA manufacturing, including solder quality, AOI, X‑ray, ICT, EOL testing, ESD controls, and production test data.
• Working knowledge of IPC, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 16750, ISO 7637, AEC‑Q100/AEC‑Q200, ISO 26262, and automotive validation practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills using 8D, 5‑Why, fishbone, DOE, SPC, MSA, Gage R&R, capability analysis, and CAPA.
• Proven ability to lead supplier recoveries, technical reviews, launch escalations, and executive updates.
• Strong communication, leadership, mentoring, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Smartsheet, JMP, Minitab, JIRA, Tableau, Arena, or similar systems is a plus.
• Preferred certifications include ASQ CQE, Six Sigma Black Belt, VDA 6.3, IATF 16949 auditor, IPC certification, ASPICE awareness, or ISO 26262 training.

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 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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