Sr Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Interiors

Southfield, MI, United States

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Due to significant growth, we are currently seeking a Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Interiors Trim & Coverstock our Corporate Supplier Industrialization Team. Our Corporate Supplier Industrialization team enables the industrialization of innovative products in an extremely aggressive timeline. In this highly visible role, the Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer works together with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and our Suppliers to develop ways to deliver challenging designs while at the same time not sacrificing manufacturing requirements for quality.

You must be able to guide upfront design development as well as roll up your sleeves with suppliers to create new manufacturing methods and control strategies to achieve ambitious specifications and ensure flawless execution during launch.

You Will:

Act as a liaison between internal Lucid teams (Trim engineering, IP/CC/Seat engineering, raw materials engineering) and suppliers to meet Appearance Approval Requirements, Product Validation Testing, and Pre-Production Approval Process (PPAP) for components and materials
Ensure trim designs align with supplier manufacturing to prevent common quality issues in color and appearance while meeting Lucid's trim engineering expectations and specifications
Create, manage, and communicate soft trim material quality requirements (AQRs) to Sourcing, Purchasing, Product, and Design teams. Soft trim raw materials include (PVC, Leather, Textiles)
Identify manufacturing and production defects at suppliers and collaborate with Lucid internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues in fast pace
Work with global manufacturing teams to optimize Coverstock development, process feasibility, and build operations
Oversee soft-trim components from initial concept through to production hand-off and during supplier-ramp up
Knowledge with pattern development software such as Gerber, Lectra, and Accumark
Demonstrated ability to improve production efficiency by optimizing material usage
Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Bill of Materials (BOM) development

You Bring:

Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
5+ years of assembly plant experience working directly with Coverstocks or similar in a Supplier Industrialization, Craftsmanship, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role
Understanding process engineering principles of final Coverstock products (i.e. PVC, Leather, Textiles, …)
Experience in Quality Systems: PPAP & APQP processes
Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas
An average of 25 - 30% travel, possibly on short notice

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.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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