Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Chassis
Southfield, MI - 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.
We are seeking a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer Chassis Systems to drive best-in-class product quality throughout industrialization development process. This high-visibility role demands technical expertise strong interpersonal skills and the ability to excel in a complex fast-paced environment.
To succeed you must possess deep technical expertise in implementing quality and reliability best practices driving innovation and ensuring product validation. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional performance leadership and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is proactive determined and has a proven track record in quality program management within the automotive industry.
You will:
- Lead and continuously improve supplier APQP execution from initial design through PPAP approval and the start of mass production ensuring deliverables quality gates and risks are visible and closed on time.
- Lead design and manufacturing reviews for chassis structures and related components integrate DFM/A requirements early and establish clear quality and process capability expectations before tooling and production release.
- Drive supplier-owned engineering changes and production change activities ensuring technical impacts validation requirements timing and implementation risks are understood and controlled.
- Partner with Design Engineering Manufacturing Incoming Quality Material Planning Purchasing and plant Supplier Quality teams to contain supplier issues protect Lucid plants and customers and deploy lessons learned across programs.
- Conduct supplier assessments sourcing audits process reviews and site inspections; establish improvement plans and hold suppliers accountable for sustained performance against agreed metrics.
- Analyze supplier and assembly build data to assess process capability identify emerging risks and drive corrective and preventive actions that support build and launch requirements.
- Maintain clear process documentation and ensure supplier quality activities align with ISO 9001 and AIAG/IATF 16949 expectations.
You Bring:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Materials Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or assembly environments within Supplier Quality Quality Engineering R&D or Manufacturing Engineering including at least 6 years of hands-on APQP and PPAP program execution.
- Demonstrated expertise industrializing chassis or complex metal components using relevant processes such as metal forming forging stamping extrusion rolling machining casting heat treatment coatings rubber extrusion vulcanization assembly and associated quality controls.
- Advanced proficiency in engineering drawings schematics GD&T chassis quality standards product quality gates and core quality methods including APQP PPAP SPC MSA FMEA DOE DFM/A root-cause analysis and corrective action.
- Ability to travel globally to Lucid and supplier sites often on short notice with travel varying by program needs and potentially ranging from 25% to 75%.
Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitivebenefits packageincluding medical dental and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a401(k) retirementplan. Eligible employees may alsoparticipatein Lucids 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 resultsin 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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About Company
Lucid is the future of sustainable mobility, designing electric cars that further reimagines the driving experience.