Technical Specialist, Chassis Structures and Architecture

Lucid Motors; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Southfield, MI is seeking a Technical Specialist for Chassis Structures and Architecture to lead the design of chassis components from concept through production. You will define requirements, develop roadmaps, and mentor engineers while coordinating with CAE teams and suppliers.

The role emphasizes innovative suspension structures, advanced joining technologies, and robust documentation. Expect travel up to 20% and a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years automotive industry experience focused on chassis mechanical design.
• Proven experience designing and releasing components from concept through production.
• Hands-on experience with prototype assembly, development, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in technology evaluation, supplier selection, and system architecture development.
• Strong 3D CAD skills, project leadership experience, and mentoring capabilities.
• Experience with engineering release processes, change management, and project management.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of chassis structural components from initial concept through production launch.
• Define component requirements based on performance, durability, ride, handling, NVH, and safety targets.
• Develop technology roadmaps and identify innovative solutions for future vehicle programs.
• Drive engineering excellence at system and component levels with attention to detail.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers for optimal system integration.
• Coordinate virtual engineering activities and physical validation testing.
• Partner with CAE team to develop and optimize new vehicle architectures and structural concepts.
• Manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain engineering documents (DVP&R, DFMEA, diagrams).
• Review and approve DVP&R documentation, control plans, and other deliverables.
• Champion AI-driven engineering and simulation tools to reduce external testing needs.
• Investigate and implement advanced joining and manufacturing technologies.
• Support technology, supplier, and system selection decisions for future platforms.

Skills

8+ years automotive chassis experience

Proven concept-to-production design

Prototype assembly & troubleshooting

Technology evaluation & supplier sel.

3D CAD proficiency

Leadership & mentoring

Engineering release & change mgmt

Travel up to 20%

AI-driven engineering & simulation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA V6

Job description

Technical Specialist, Chassis Structures and Architecture

Southfield, MI

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.

As a Technical Specialist for Chassis Structural Components, you will lead the design and development of components that provide lateral, longitudinal, and vertical vehicle control for world-class electric vehicles. You will collaborate closely with vehicle attribute teams, CAE engineers, suppliers, and system owners to deliver innovative suspension structures from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of chassis structural components frominitialconcept through production launch.
• Definecomponentrequirements based on vehicle performance, durability, ride, handling, NVH, and safety targets.
• Develop technology roadmaps andidentifyinnovative solutions for future vehicle programs.
• Drive engineering excellence at both the system andcomponentlevel with exceptional attention to detail.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering team members.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to achieveoptimalsystem integration.
• Coordinate virtual engineering activities and physical validation testing to ensure robust designs.
• Partner with the CAE team to develop andoptimizenew vehicle architectures and structural concepts.
• Manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Enhance andmaintainfoundational engineering documents, including DVP&R, DFMEA, interface diagrams, and boundary diagrams.
• Review and approve DVP&R documentation, control plans, and other engineering deliverables.
• Championthe use of AI-driven engineering and simulation tools to reduce dependence on external support and physical testing.
• Investigate and implement advanced joining and manufacturing technologies.
• Support technology,supplier, and system selection decisions for future vehicle platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineeringor a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of automotive industry experience, primarily focused on chassis mechanical design.
• Proven experience designing and releasing components from concept through production.
• Hands-on experience with prototype assembly, development, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in technology evaluation, supplierselection, and system architecture development.
• Strong 3D CAD skills, project leadership experience, and mentoring capabilities.
• Experience with engineering release processes, change management, and project management.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% asrequired.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of automotive industry experience.
• Advancedproficiencywith CATIA V5 and/or CATIA V6.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, NVH, crashworthiness, and chassis performance attributes.
• Experience performing and teaching CAE analysis methods and simulation tools.
• Knowledge of automotive mechatronic systems, controls, and integrated chassis technologies.
• Experience applying AI and data-driven engineering methods to accelerate product development and decision-making.
• What Success Looks Like
• Delivers innovative, production-ready chassis structures that meet performance, quality, timing, and cost targets.
• Serves as the technical authority forchassisstructural components within the organization.
• Drives continuous improvement in engineering processes, simulation methodologies, and AI-enabled development tools.
• Mentorsengineers andelevatesthe overall technical capability of the chassis engineering team.

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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.

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