Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Exterior Trim

Lucid Motors; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Michigan is seeking a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer to lead the industrialization of exterior trim systems from early design through production launch and sustained manufacturing performance.

You will influence supplier selection, tooling readiness, APQP/PPAP, capacity validation, and quality control strategies while collaborating with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI teams to ensure production readiness and on-time launches.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of high-volume automotive manufacturing experience in exterior trim systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience leading APQP, PPAP, supplier readiness, tooling and process validation, Run at Rate, launch execution.
• Deep knowledge of exterior trim manufacturing processes and Class A components (fascias, moldings, trims).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, DOE, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end industrialization strategy for exterior trim commodities.
• Lead technical leadership and establish scalable standards across programs and suppliers.
• Assess manufacturing feasibility, supplier capability, capacity, and launch risk.
• Lead APQP execution from design through mass production with PPAP evidence.
• Develop manufacturing and quality control strategies using GD&T, tolerance analysis, and SPC.
• Lead supplier audits, capacity reviews, and corrective-action plans.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to protect production and meet milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

MSA

DOE

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.

We are seeking a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer to lead the industrialization of exterior trim systems from early design development through production launch and sustained manufacturing performance. This staff-level individual contributor will provide technical leadership across supplier selection, manufacturing feasibility, tooling readiness, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), capacity validation, and issue resolution. You will influence product and process decisions across internal teams and supplier organizations, while developing scalable standards and control strategies for complex exterior components. In the first 12 months, success will include establishing clear industrialization plans, reducing supplier and launch risk, achieving production readiness, and ensuring assigned suppliers consistently meet Lucid's quality, timing, and capacity expectations. This role offers direct ownership of highly visible components and the opportunity to shape manufacturing methods that bring distinctive exterior designs to production.

What You'll Own

• Industrialization Strategy: Own the end-to-end industrialization strategy for assigned exterior trim commodities, including timing, tooling, capital equipment, fixtures, process validation, assembly readiness, Run at Rate, PPAP, and start of production.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead for complex supplier manufacturing challenges, guide cross-functional decisions, and establish scalable standards, lessons learned, and best practices across programs and suppliers.
• Manufacturing Feasibility: Influence part design and sourcing decisions by assessing manufacturing feasibility, supplier capability, capacity, quality systems, and launch risk before business award and design release.
• APQP and Launch Readiness: Lead robust APQP execution from early design through mass production, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and documented through process flow, PFMEA, control plans, capability studies, validation builds, and PPAP evidence.
• Process and Quality Excellence: Develop manufacturing and quality control strategies using GD&T, tolerance analysis, measurement systems, statistical methods, test methods, gaging, and preventive quality tools to achieve reliable production performance.
• Supplier Performance: Lead supplier audits, site assessments, capacity reviews, and corrective-action plans; monitor performance metrics and drive permanent resolution of process, quality, and delivery issues.
• Cross-Functional Delivery: Partner with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, NPI, Incoming Quality, Material Planning, Supplier Quality, and assembly plant teams to protect production, resolve escalations, and deliver program milestones.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of high-volume automotive manufacturing experience in exterior trim systems, including experience in supplier industrialization, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, launch engineering, or product engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience leading APQP, PPAP, supplier readiness, tooling and process validation, Run at Rate, launch execution, and structured problem solving.
• Deep knowledge of exterior trim manufacturing processes and Class A components, such as front and rear fascias, rocker moldings, wheel arch moldings, lift gates, spoilers, cowl screens, grilles, bright trim, appliques, and other injection-molded decorative parts.
• Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, DOE, capability analysis, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience with tolerance analysis, mold-flow analysis, appearance approval processes, tooling development, painting, plating, joining, and secondary operations for exterior trim components.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and experience conducting supplier process audits and production readiness assessments.
• Professional certification such as ASQ, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, or a comparable quality or operations credential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Smartsheet, JMP, Minitab, JIRA, or Tableau is a plus.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder influence, technical writing, and data-driven decision-making skills in a fast-paced, global environment.

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 employees 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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