Technical Specialist, Coverstock

Lucid Motors; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a senior engineer to own coverstock materials and processing from concept to product launch within the Polymer Technology team. You will lead development, specification, testing, and design optimization for automotive seating and trim applications, collaborating with design, engineering, and suppliers.

You have a B.S. in polymer/material science and 8+ years in automotive materials, with hands-on experience in lamination, back-injection, and characterization standards,

Qualifications

• B.S. in polymer engineering, textile engineering, material science or related field
• 8+ years’ experience in coverstock materials, engineering design, tooling, process and testing
• Experience leading material selection and shaping material/design/process/tooling strategy
• Automotive development environment through complete product development process from concept to launch
• Good knowledge of coverstock materials (coated rolled goods, textiles, non-wovens)
• Proven experience developing new coverstock construction for automotive seating and trim
• Familiar with flat stock requirements and design rules for function, manufacturing, cost optimization
• Hands-on experience with secondary processes (lamination, wrapping, glueing/welding, back-injection)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Lead coverstock development and implementation, including materials spec, vetting/qualification, design optimization, testing, and DFM/process improvements
• Utilize understanding of materials and processing experience for technical guidance and education of the organization
• Write and maintain standardization documents for coverstock materials and process requirements

Skills

Polymer engineering

Automotive development

Material science

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

B.S. in polymer engineering, textile engineering, or material science

M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant field (advantageous)

Job description

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 Role:

• Be a significant contributor to a world-class organization by supporting the organization with cover stock expertise, and owning all aspects related to coverstock materials, application, and processing from concept phase to product launch.
• The role is situated in the Polymer Technology team that closely collaborates with design engineers and suppliers throughout the product development process (optimizing part function, efficiency, and cost). It reports directly to the Team Lead, and owns all material attributes related to coverstock materials and processing. Day-to-day work involves cross-functional interaction with groups across the organization (e.g. design engineers, design studio, supply chain, industrialization, quality, legal), and external vendors (material/coverstock suppliers, part/system suppliers).
• Lead coverstock development and implementation, covering materials specification, vetting/selection/qualification, design optimization, testing, as well as DFM and process improvements.
• Utilize understanding of materials (polymers, coverstocks), along with processing experience for technical guidance and education of the organization, problem solving, and holistic decision-making processes.
• Write and maintain standardization documents for coverstock materials and process requirements.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in polymer engineering, textile engineering, material science or related field
• 8+ years’ experience, supporting multiple systems across the vehicle in aspects of coverstock materials, engineering design, tooling, process and testing. Experience of responsibility leading material selection and shaping material/design/process/tooling strategy
• Must have worked in automotive development environment through complete product development process from concept to launch
• Good knowledge of coverstock materials (coated rolled goods (e.g. PUR, PVC, TPO), woven textiles, non-wovens (e.g. needle felts))
• Proven experience developing new coverstock construction specific to automotive seating and trim applications
• Familiar with flat stock requirements (incl their relation to component/system requirements), and part design rules for function, manufacturing, and cost optimization
• Hands-on experience with secondary processes (e.g. lamination, wrapping, glueing/welding, back-injection)
• Confidence selecting material characterization standards to compile test programs for material qualification/validation and principal testing
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% if needed

Advantageous:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant field
• Experience developing and implementing new test methods and material characterization.

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 a 401(k) retirement plan. 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.

Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in 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. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

Candidate Data Privacy: Bysubmitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice .

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.