Technical Specialist, Design Quality, Craftsmanship

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); Ibrido; USD 167.000 - 244.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lucid Motors is seeking a highly motivated Body Engineering professional to join the Craftsmanship team. You will support Design Quality activities related to appearance approval within the PPAP process and ensure color and visual targets for Lucid Air components.

The role requires extensive automotive quality experience, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to mentor junior staff. On-site work at our Newark, CA location is expected with opportunities to influence upcoming programs.

Competenze

• 8+ years of related experience in automotive quality.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and hands-on quality engineering experience.
• Strong experience in visual quality and color evaluation.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve results.
• Experience with report writing and time management.
• Experience with MS Office.

Mansioni

• Understand Lucid Air for all customer-facing interior and exterior parts.
• Review molded parts pre-grain to ensure mold quality.
• Provide visual documentation of mold issues and work with supplier/engineer to address them.
• Review and sign off on Pre Grain Approval Sheet to start graining of tool.
• Coordinate with SQE for shipment of pre-grain and AAR parts to Lucid for review.
• Assess all AAR parts to ensure visual targets and dimensional stability for PPAP sign-off.
• Maintain records of all parts submitted for grain approval and AAR.
• Provide visual documentation of AAR issues and work with supplier/engineer to address them.
• Support on-site at supplier to address root causes with SQE and supplier quality teams.
• Arrange cataloged storage of AAR parts for future reference with Craftsmanship Lab Technician.
• Support CMF team to validate colour matching of masters and parts.
• Initial focus on completing AAR on Lucid Air with ongoing support for future programs.
• Potentially mentor junior colleagues.

Conoscenze

Automotive industry experience

Quality engineering

Visual quality evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Design Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Body Engineering is looking for a highly motivated individual to work within the Craftsmanship team supporting and driving Design Quality activities related to appearance approval which is part of the PPAP process.

Role

• Have a good understanding of the Lucid Air for all customer facing parts for the Interior and Exterior
• Review molded parts pre-grain to ensure that the quality of the mold is acceptable to KO grain
• Provide visual documentation of issues related to mold prior to grain approval and work with supplier / engineer to address issues found
• Review and validate the Pre Grain Approval Sheet from supplier and sign off document to start graining of tool
• Co-ordinate with SQE for shipment of pre-grain and AAR parts to Lucid for review
• Assess all AAR parts (wrapped, painted, chrome, MIC) to ensure that parts are meeting visual targets and are dimensionally stable to support sign off for PPAP
• Maintain a record of all parts that have been submitted for grain approval and AAR
• Provide visual documentation of issues related to AAR parts and work with supplier / engineer to address issues found
• Support on site at supplier to help route cause issues as needed working with SQE and supplier quality teams
• Work with the Craftsmanship Lab Technician to arrange for cataloged storage of AAR parts for future reference
• Support the CMF team to validate colour matching of masters and parts
• Immediate need will be to complete AAR on Lucid Air but will require ongoing support on future programs.
• Manage and or mentor more junior colleagues

Qualifications

• Generally, required 8+ years of related experience
• Automotive experience
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and hands-on quality engineering experience
• Strong Experience in Visual quality and color evaluation (candidate needs to have the ability to see colors and the color variations)
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve results
• Experience with report writing and time management
• Experience with MS Office

Advantageous

• Experience managing a team a plus
• Strong technical understanding of automotive processes related to job
• Proven numeracy and literacy skills, good logical reasoning, and ability to translate business plan into individual objectives for staff
• Demonstrated capability of supporting complex projectsMust be self-motivated
• Understanding of roles and needs of different client groups

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Design Engineering or a related field.

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.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual) $166,500—$244,200 USD

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 also participate in 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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