Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Chassis

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is hiring a Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Chassis Systems to drive high-quality industrialization from design through mass production. You will lead APQP/PPAP execution and collaborate across design, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure robust processes.

The role demands deep QA leadership in automotive chassis components, with travel 25%–75% and a focus on improving quality gates and risk management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in high-volume manufacturing or assembly with Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, R&D, or Manufacturing Engineering, incl. 6+ years in APQP/PPAP.
• Proven expertise industrializing chassis or complex metal components (forming, forging, stamping, extrusion, machining, casting, heat treatment, coatings).
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, DFM/A, root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Willingness to travel globally 25%–75%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve supplier APQP execution from initial design through PPAP and mass production.
• Lead design and manufacturing reviews for chassis structures; integrate DFM/A requirements early.
• Drive supplier-owned engineering changes and production change activities; ensure validation and timing.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Material Planning, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Conduct supplier assessments, sourcing audits, process reviews, site inspections; establish improvement plans.
• Analyze supplier and assembly data to assess process capability and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain process documentation; ensure supplier quality aligns with ISO 9001 and AIAG/IATF 16949.

Skills

APQP program

PPAP program

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Materials/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

GD&T

MS Excel

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.

Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Chassis Systems

We are seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Chassis Systems to drive best-in-class product quality throughout industrialization development process. This high-visibility role demands technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to excel in a complex, fast‑paced environment.

To succeed, you must possess deep technical expertise in implementing quality and reliability best practices, driving innovation, and ensuring product validation. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership, and the ability to excel in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, determined, and has a proven track record in quality program management within the automotive industry.

You Will:

• Lead and continuously improve supplier APQP execution from initial design through PPAP approval and the start of mass production, ensuring deliverables, quality gates, and risks are visible and closed on time.
• Lead design and manufacturing reviews for chassis structures and related components, integrate DFM/A requirements early, and establish clear quality and process capability expectations before tooling and production release.
• Drive supplier‑owned engineering changes and production change activities, ensuring technical impacts, validation requirements, timing, and implementation risks are understood and controlled.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Material Planning, Purchasing, and plant Supplier Quality teams to contain supplier issues, protect Lucid plants and customers, and deploy lessons learned across programs.
• Conduct supplier assessments, sourcing audits, process reviews, and site inspections; establish improvement plans and hold suppliers accountable for sustained performance against agreed metrics.
• Analyze supplier and assembly build data to assess process capability, identify emerging risks, and drive corrective and preventive actions that support build and launch requirements.
• Maintain clear process documentation and ensure supplier quality activities align with ISO 9001 and AIAG/IATF 16949 expectations.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or assembly environments within Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, R&D, or Manufacturing Engineering, including at least 6 years of hands‑on APQP and PPAP program execution.
• Demonstrated expertise industrializing chassis or complex metal components using relevant processes such as metal forming, forging, stamping, extrusion, rolling, machining, casting, heat treatment, coatings, rubber extrusion, vulcanization, assembly, and associated quality controls.
• Advanced proficiency in engineering drawings, schematics, GD&T, chassis quality standards, product quality gates, and core quality methods including APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, DFM/A, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Ability to travel globally to Lucid and supplier sites, often on short notice, with travel varying by program needs and potentially ranging from 25% to 75%.

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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