Technical Specialist, Coverstock

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Job summary

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. is seeking a senior materials engineer to lead coverstock development, spanning material specification, testing, and qualification as part of the Polymer Technology team.

You will collaborate with design engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional groups to optimize performance and cost from concept through to product launch. The role requires deep knowledge of polymers, coatings, and processing, plus hands-on experience with secondary processes.

Qualifications

• B.S. in polymer engineering or related field; 8+ years in coverstock materials, engineering design, tooling, process and testing.
• Experience leading material selection and shaping material/design/process/tooling strategy in automotive development.
• Proven track record through complete product development from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead coverstock development and implementation from materials specification to qualification and design optimization.
• Own all material attributes and processing for coverstock; collaborate with design engineers and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain standardization documents for coverstock materials and processes; provide technical guidance.

Skills

Coverstock materials

Material selection

Automotive engineering

Design for manufacturing

Cross-functional work

Education

B.S. in polymer engineering

Automotive product development

Tools

Material testing equipment

Characterization methods

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.

The Role:

• Be a significant contributor to a world-classorganizationby supportingthe organizationwithcoverstockexpertise,and owningallaspects related to coverstock materials,application, andprocessingfromconcept phase to product launch.
• The role issituated inthe Polymer Technology teamthatclosely collaborates with design engineers and suppliers throughouttheproduct development process (optimizing part function, efficiency, and cost). Itreportsdirectly to theTeam Lead, andownsallmaterial attributesrelated to coverstock materials and processing. Day-to-day workinvolvescross-functionalinteractionwithgroupsacross the organization(e.g.design engineers,design studio, supply chain, industrialization, quality, legal), and external vendors (material/coverstock suppliers, part/system suppliers).
• Leadcoverstock development and implementation,covering materialspecification,vetting/selection/qualification, design optimization,testing,as well as DFMandprocess improvements.
• Utilizeunderstandingofmaterials (polymers,coverstocks), along withprocessingexperiencefortechnical guidanceand educationof the organization,problem solving,andholisticdecision‑makingprocesses.
• Write and maintainstandardization documentsforcoverstock materialsandprocessesrequirements.

Qualifications:

• B.S.in polymer engineering,textile engineering,material scienceor related field
• 8+ years’ experience,supporting multiple systemsacross the vehiclein aspects ofcoverstockmaterials, engineering design, tooling, process and testing.Experienceofresponsibilityleading material selection and shaping material/design/process/toolingstrategy
• Must have worked in automotive development environment through complete product development processfrom concept tolaunch
• Good knowledge ofcoverstockmaterials (coated rolled goods (e.g. PUR, PVC, TPO), woventextiles, non-wovens(e.g.needlefelts))
• Proven experience developing new coverstock construction specific to automotiveseating and trimapplications
• Familiar withflat stockrequirements(incl their relation tocomponent/system requirements), andpartdesign rulesfor function, manufacturing, and cost optimization
• Hands-on experiencewithsecondary processes (e.g. lamination, wrapping, glueing/welding, back-injection)
• Confidence selecting material characterization standards to compiletest 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. orPhDinrelevantfield
• Experience developing and implementingnewtest methods and material characterization.

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
• 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 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.

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.

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. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

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