Supplier Quality Engineer

Lucid Motors; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Paid time off

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Exterior Commodity at the Casa Grande facility. The role emphasizes containment of supplier quality issues, RCA/CAPA execution, and APQP/PPAP activities to ensure production stability.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Materials to drive corrective actions and supplier improvements, with opportunities to shape processes and toolsets in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in supplier quality or related automotive manufacturing roles.
• Solid knowledge of quality tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, RCAs and CAPA) and GD&T fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead containment of supplier quality issues impacting production and coordinate supplier responses.
• Drive corrective actions through structured problem solving and validation of effectiveness.
• Support APQP activities by reviewing PFMEAs, control plans, process flows, and PPAP documentation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Logistics, Engineering, and Materials to restore stable production.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics and drive actions to reduce defects, scrap, and disruptions.
• Participate in supplier audits and process assessments and follow through on improvements.
• Assist with supplier engineering changes and ensure controlled implementation.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

5 Why analysis

Ishikawa analysis

GD&T fundamentals

Structured problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering

Tools

SAP

Jira

Smartsheet

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.

Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Exterior Commodity

We are seeking a highly motivated Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Exterior Commodity team at Lucid’s Casa Grande manufacturing facility. This early-career role is designed for a quality professional who wants to build hands‑on expertise in supplier quality, manufacturing operations, structured problem solving, and supplier development. You will help contain supplier‑related issues that affect production, coordinate cross‑functional investigations, and drive corrective actions through effective closure. You will also support APQP and PPAP activities, supplier engineering changes, audits, and performance tracking. Success in this role means reducing recurring defects, quality spills, plant scrap, and supplier‑driven disruptions while strengthening supplier accountability and production stability.

What You Own

• Production Containment: Lead and support timely containment of supplier quality issues affecting production, coordinating supplier responses to nonconforming material and operational disruptions.
• Corrective Action: Manage supplier quality concerns through closure using structured problem‑solving methods, including root cause analysis, corrective action review, and effectiveness validation.
• Quality Planning: Support APQP execution by reviewing PFMEAs, control plans, process flows, and PPAP documentation for completeness and manufacturing readiness.
• Cross‑Functional Resolution: Partner with Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Logistics, Engineering, and Materials teams to align priorities, communicate risk, and restore stable production.
• Supplier Performance: Monitor supplier quality metrics, analyze defect trends, and identify actions that reduce recurrence, scrap, quality spills, and supplier‑driven disruptions.
• Process Assurance: Participate in supplier audits and process assessments, document findings, and support follow‑through on improvement actions.
• Change Execution: Support supplier engineering changes by assessing quality impacts, tracking required documentation, and helping ensure controlled implementation.

What You Bring

Required (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-5 year of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, quality assurance, automotive manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing.
• Basic working knowledge of quality systems and core quality tools, including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, and GD&T fundamentals.
• Experience applying structured problem‑solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why analysis, fishbone or Ishikawa analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, organization, follow‑through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with plastic injection molding processes.
• Automotive industry experience or experience working directly with suppliers.
• Understanding of IATF 16949 requirements.
• Familiarity with SAP, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.

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 well from board .

Accessibility

Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need anyaccommodation toparticipatein the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions.

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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.