Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Chassis Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Annual incentive

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Michigan seeks a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Chassis Systems to lead APQP/PPAP, guide supplier processes, and ensure mass‑production readiness for chassis structures and components.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Materials Planning, Engineering, and suppliers to drive corrective actions, track supplier performance, and achieve flawless launches in a fast‑paced global environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in high-volume manufacturing or assembly in supplier quality/engineering/manufacturing engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial or related field.
• 6+ years leading APQP and PPAP activities including product/process validation and supplier launch readiness.
• Demonstrated expertise with chassis components and engineering drawings/ GD&T.
• Proficiency with automotive quality tools: IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, DFM/A.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP/PPAP execution from design to PPAP approval and mass production.
• Evaluate and improve supplier manufacturing processes for chassis components.
• Lead supplier-facing design reviews and DFM/A decisions.
• Drive and track supplier engineering changes and launch readiness.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and data-driven improvement plans.
• Contain quality issues and implement corrective actions with cross-functional partners.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and Lucid quality requirements.

Skills

APQP/PPAP leadership

Supplier collaboration

Problem solving

Manufacturing process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Materials/Industrial Eng

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Smartsheet

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 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.

The Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Chassis Systems is a senior technical leader responsible for driving best-in‑class supplier quality and manufacturing readiness throughout the product industrialization lifecycle. This role leads Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), design-for-manufacturing and assembly reviews, supplier process development, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) execution for chassis structures and related components. You will guide suppliers and cross‑functional partners through technical decisions, risk reduction, corrective actions, and launch readiness. Success will be measured by capable supplier processes, timely quality‑gate completion, strong launch performance, and sustained production quality. This high‑visibility role is ideal for a proactive, data‑driven engineer who combines deep manufacturing expertise with strong program leadership and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced global environment.

What You’ll Own

• Supplier Industrialization: Lead APQP execution from early design and sourcing through PPAP approval and mass‑production launch, ensuring supplier processes meet quality, capacity, timing, and reliability expectations.
• Manufacturing Readiness: Evaluate and improve supplier manufacturing processes for chassis components, including metal forming, forging, stamping, extrusion, rolling, machining, casting, coatings, heat treatment, rubber processing, assembly, and quality controls.
• Design for Manufacturing: Lead supplier‑facing design reviews and drive DFM/A decisions so chassis component designs incorporate manufacturing feasibility, process capability, quality requirements, and lessons learned before release.
• Change Management: Drive and track supplier engineering design changes, ensuring implementation plans, validation evidence, process documentation, and quality approvals are completed before production release.
• Supplier Performance: Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and site inspections; establish improvement plans; and use performance metrics and build data to drive measurable gains in capability, quality, and delivery readiness.
• Issue Resolution: Partner with Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Material Planning, Plant Supplier Quality, Engineering, and suppliers to contain quality issues, protect Lucid production, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions and read‑across improvements.
• Quality Compliance: Ensure supplier processes and documentation align with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AIAG expectations, and applicable Lucid quality requirements.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or assembly environments within Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 6 years of hands‑on experience leading APQP and PPAP activities, including product and process validation, quality‑gate execution, and supplier launch readiness.
• Demonstrated expertise in chassis components and relevant manufacturing processes, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and GD&T.
• Working mastery of automotive quality and problem‑solving tools, including IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, DFM/A, and structured root‑cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Automotive supplier industrialization experience supporting chassis structures or related systems from sourcing through production launch.
• Experience auditing and developing global suppliers across metal forming, casting, machining, coatings, heat treatment, rubber processing, assembly, and associated quality controls.
• ASQ, Six Sigma Black Belt, or comparable quality certification.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Smartsheet, JMP, Minitab, JIRA, or Tableau.

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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