QMS Auditor II
Casa Grande, AZ - USA
Job Summary
About Lucid
At Lucid we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucids 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 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 the world united by a shared commitment to refusing to settle youcanhelpredefinewhatspossible andshape the future of mobility.
QMS Auditor II
Quality Casa Grande AZ Full-Time
About Lucid
At Lucid we are creating an electric future without compromise. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability design and engineeringambitionand integrity. We build world-class vehicles by pushing performance efficiency and design beyond industry limits setting new standards with vehicles like Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity.
The people here engineers designers operators and builders came from across industries and around the world because they wanted to work on a harder problem. They care deeply about mastering their craft and deliveringworktheyreproud of. We trust you to take ownership push beyond what is expected and help write the playbook for what comes next.
By refusing to settle you help shape the future of electric mobility and prove whats possible when craft and ambition refuse to compromise each other.
The Role
The QMS Auditor IIis responsible forleading and executing Quality Management System (QMS) audits across manufacturing quality engineering supply chain and support functions to verify compliance with ISO 9001 internal procedures customer requirements and regulatory standards.
This role serves as an independent assessor of process effectiveness ensuring documented processes are implemented as intendedand arecapable of consistently delivering quality products and services. Operating with a risk-based auditing approach the QMS Auditor II plans and conducts system process and compliance auditsidentifiesgaps and opportunities for improvement verifies corrective action effectiveness and supports continual improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
The role works closely with Manufacturing Quality Supply Chain Engineering Service Document Control and leadership teams to improve process discipline audit readiness and overall business performance.
Success in this role means improving audit readiness strengthening process compliance ensuring effective corrective action implementation and driving continual improvement across Lucids Quality Management System.
WhatYoullOwn
Audit Program Management & Planning
Develop andmaintainthe annual internal audit schedule using a risk-based approach that considers process performance customer concerns quality metrics organizational changes andpreviousaudit results.
Plan and coordinate system process layered and compliance audits across all business functions and manufacturing operations.
Ensure audit coverage aligns with ISO 9001 customer-specific requirements internal procedures and regulatory obligations.
Support management review activities by providing audit performance summaries trends risks and improvement opportunities.
Audit Execution & Compliance Verification
Conduct internal audits to evaluate compliance with documented procedures work instructions control plans standards and regulatory requirements.
Gather objective evidence through interviews process observations documentation reviews and sampling of records.
Identifynonconformities process gaps risks and opportunities for continual improvement using a fact-based and objective approach.
Document audit findings with clear supporting evidence andappropriate severityclassifications.
Ensure audits assess both compliance and process effectiveness focusing on customer impact and business risk.
Corrective Action & Continuous Improvement
Issue and manage nonconformance reports resulting from audit findings.
Partner with process owners tofacilitaterobust root cause analysisutilizingmethodologies such as 5 Why Fishbone A3 and 8D.
Verify corrective and preventiveactionsare effectively implemented and sustained.
Conduct follow-up audits and effectiveness reviews to ensure closure of findings and prevent recurrence.
Identifysystemic issues and recommend improvements to strengthen process capability and organizational performance.
QMS Governance & Documentation
Verify that documented informationremainsaccurate current controlled and aligned with operational practices.
Collaborate with Document Control tomaintainprocedures policies forms records and process documentation.
Evaluate compliance with change management processes to ensure new requirements engineering changes and process updates are properly implemented.
Monitor adherence to document control record retention training effectiveness and competency requirements.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Track and analyze audit results nonconformities overdue actions recurring findings and process compliance trends.
Develop andmaintainaudit performance dashboards and key performance indicators.
Present audit findings risk assessments and improvement recommendations to management and cross-functional teams.
Utilize data analytics toidentifyemerging risks process weaknesses and opportunities for preventive action.
External Audit & Certification Support
Support external certification audits customer audits regulatory assessments and surveillance audits.
Serve as a subject matter expert for ISO 9001 and applicable quality management requirements.
Coordinate auditlogistics evidence collection and response preparation for external audits.
Assistfunctional teams in preparing corrective action responses and closure activities.
Training & Quality Culture
Train employees and process owners on QMS requirements audit expectations process compliance and continuous improvement principles.
Develop and mentor internal auditors to ensure consistent audit execution and interpretation of standards.
Conduct auditor calibration sessions to ensure consistency in auditmethodologyandfindingsclassification.
Promote a culture of quality accountability transparency and continual improvement across the organization.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Quality Management Business Administration Manufacturing or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in Quality Management Systems Internal Auditing Manufacturing Quality or Quality Engineering within automotive or complex manufacturing environments.
- Certified Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor training in ISO 9001.
- Demonstrated experience conductingsystemprocess and compliance audits.
- Strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015 requirements including risk-based thinking process approach and continual improvement methodologies.
- Experiencefacilitatingcorrective actions and verifying closure effectiveness.
- Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Excel Power BI audit management systems and quality databases.
- Excellent organizational analytical communication andreport-writingskills.
- Ability to work independently while influencing cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Preferred
- Experience supporting external certification audits customer audits regulatory assessments or surveillance audits.
- Experience within automotive electric vehicle aerospace or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of quality management systems beyond ISO 9001.
- Experiencefacilitatingroot cause investigations using 5 Why Fishbone A3 or 8D methodologies.
- Experience developing audit metrics dashboards and quality performance reporting.
- Priormentoring training or auditor calibration experience within audit or quality functions.
Work Requirement
This role requires collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain Quality Service Document Control and business support functions. Occasional travel may berequiredto support audit activities certification audits training and business needs.
Compensation and Benefits
Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical dental vision life and disability insurance paid time off and a 401(k) plan. Eligible employees may alsoparticipatein Lucids equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program subject to the terms and conditions of those programs. Cash or equity incentive awards if applicable aredeterminedby multiple factors including individual performance and overall company results.
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 in our application and hiring process. If you needan accommodationtoparticipatein the application process please contact us at accessibility contact TBD.
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About Company
Lucid is the future of sustainable mobility, designing electric cars that further reimagines the driving experience.