Supplier Industrialization Manager, Powertrain DU and Metals

Lucid Motors; Casa Grande (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Supplier Industrialization Manager to lead a team of engineers responsible for metals and drive unit components. You will own supplier development, production readiness, and post-launch stabilization to meet Lucid’s manufacturing requirements for capability, quality, capacity, timing, and scalable execution.

The role combines deep manufacturing knowledge with risk management and executive communication to align suppliers and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 10+ years in automotive manufacturing or supplier industrialization.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and launching complex components.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Supplier Industrialization Engineers from sourcing through Start of Production and post-launch stabilization.
• Drive APQP/PPAP deliverables including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flows, Safe Launch Plans.
• Provide manufacturing leadership across metal casting, forging, machining, and drive unit components.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure design for manufacturability and quality.

Skills

Team Leadership

Production Readiness

APQP/PPAP

Risk Management

Cross-Functional Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Program Management

Cost Optimization

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

APQP Tools

PFMEA

MSA/ SPC

AIAG Core Tools

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.

The Supplier Industrialization Manager is an people-leadership role reporting to the Sr. Manager, Supplier Industrialization Engineering - Powertrain. You will lead and develop a team of Supplier Industrialization Engineers responsible for Metals and Drive Unit commodities, while owning supplier development and production readiness from sourcing through launch, ramp-up, and post-launch stabilization. This role exists to ensure suppliers can meet Lucid requirements for manufacturing capability, quality, capacity, timing, and scalable execution across complex powertrain metal components and assemblies. Success will be measured through production readiness, APQP and PPAP milestone completion, launch quality, capacity achievement, issue closure, and safe-launch execution. You will combine deep technical manufacturing knowledge with disciplined risk management and clear executive communication to align suppliers and cross-functional partners. The role offers broad ownership across supplier strategy, technical decisions, team development, and the industrialization of components central to Lucid's electric powertrain systems.

What You’ll Own

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop Supplier Industrialization Engineers, setting clear objectives, strengthening technical capability, supporting hiring and onboarding, and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Production Readiness: Own supplier industrialization from sourcing through Start of Production and post-launch stabilization, ensuring manufacturing readiness, process capability, capacity, quality systems, and program milestones are aligned.
• APQP Execution: Drive completion and quality of APQP and PPAP deliverables, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, Safe Launch Plans, Run-at-Rate, capacity validation, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Technical Decisions: Provide manufacturing leadership across die castings, aluminum castings, forgings, precision machining, gears, motor components, rotor and stator components, housings, structural metals, and drive unit assemblies, evaluating processes for capability, reliability, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
• Quality & Risk: Lead data-driven risk mitigation, root-cause analysis, containment, corrective action, qualification issue resolution, and the development of Master PFMEAs, AQRs, and lessons-learned repositories.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Program Management, and Operations to support sourcing decisions and drive Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Quality.
• Performance Improvement: Improve supplier quality, delivery, capacity, and cost by applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, standardized industrialization methods, performance metrics, and executive-level recovery planning.

What You Bring

Required (Minimum Qualifications)

• 10+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, supplier quality, supplier industrialization, or product launch, including 5+ years of people leadership and team management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong command of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, Run-at-Rate, capacity validation, launch readiness reviews, and AIAG Core Tools.
• Hands-on experience with metal manufacturing processes, including casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, and assembly, with the ability to assess manufacturing readiness and lead technical risk resolution.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% and to communicate industrialization status, risks, and recovery plans effectively to suppliers, cross-functional partners, and senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business.
• ASQ CQE, CMQ/OE, Six Sigma Black Belt, or an equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting electric vehicle or powertrain programs, including eMotor, gearbox, drive unit, or transmission manufacturing.
• Knowledge of battery electric vehicle architecture and high-volume automotive launch programs.
• Experience leading global supplier networks across North America, Europe, and Asia.

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 alsoparticipatein Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, aredeterminedbased on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results,in accordance withthe 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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