Vehicle Engineering Manager

Lucid Motors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Vehicle Engineering Manager to lead the engineering direction for a flagship vehicle program. You will partner with the Chief Engineering team to align on design, attributes, and cost targets, and guide cross-functional teams through concept freezes and sourcing decisions.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in automotive engineering, hands-on prototype experience, and a strong background in physics, materials science, and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Proven engineering experience and excellence in design.
• Knowledge of mechanisms.
• Strong grasp of physics and materials science applied to vehicle design.
• Hands-on experience in prototype assembly or vehicle service.
• Interest in state-of-the-art engineering within a collaborative team.
• Experience with manufacturing processes (extrusions, castings, stampings).
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
• 10+ years in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Cross-functionally pull teams together to design and develop concepts for future vehicles.
• Lead benchmarking to understand industry direction with engineering teams.
• CAD or sketch parts across vehicle systems: BIW, suspensions, interiors, HV/LV.
• Represent the Chief Engineer in design reviews and change meetings.
• Evaluate manufacturing methods for best weight, attributes, and cost.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Safety, Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing owners.
• Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment.

Skills

Engineering excellence

Cross-functional leadership

Prototype/vehicle assembly

Manufacturing knowledge

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

High voltage architecture knowledge

NVH principles knowledge

Vehicle crash safety principles

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 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.

As a Vehicle Engineering Manager, you will work for the Vehicle Line Director of a specified vehicle program and design for the future of electric vehicles. You will sit with and meet daily with the Chief Engineering team to align on direction of the vehicle for design, attributes, and cost targets, and lead cross functional teams to achieve that goal. You will be accepted as a decision maker for concept freezes, engineering changes and sourcing.

This role is open to engineers who have a proven background in excellent design, while also being able to mentor and teach other engineers around the organization. This role will be filled by someone who is passionate about working together to make groundbreaking products with amazing innovation.

Responsibilities

• Cross functionally pulls teams together to design and develop concepts from a blank canvas to achieve architecture proposals for future vehicles
• Lead benchmarking activities (system level and vehicle level) to comprehend the direction the industry is going and review together with engineering teams
• Quickly CAD/sketch parts for systems across the vehicle which includes, but is not limited to: Body-In-White, Closures, Suspension, Interiors, Exteriors, Seating, High Voltage, Low Voltage and General Packaging
• Represent the Chief Engineer in design reviews, sourcing councils, engineering change requests and issue tracking meetings
• Evaluate different types of manufacturing methods for achieving the best combination of weight, attributes, and cost
• Work closely with stakeholders and attribute owners across the company which includes, but is not limited to: Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Craftmanship, Styling and Manufacturing
• Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment

Qualifications

• Proven engineering experience and excellence in design
• Knowledge of mechanisms
• Exceptional understand of physics and material science, and proven track record of application of those theories to component/vehicle design
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly, vehicle assembly or vehicle service
• A strong desire to create state-of-the-art engineering products as an integral part of a capable team
• Experience and/or good knowledge of manufacturing processes (Extrusions, Castings, Stampings, etc.)
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% if needed
• 10+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry

Preferred

• Experience and proficiency with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software preferred
• Knowledge of high voltage architectures
• Knowledge of vehicle crash safety principles
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics principles
• Knowledge of NVH principles

Education

• BS/BEng (MS/Meng preferred), or equivalent experience, in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

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 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, 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.

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