Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Wire Harness

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.

Our Supplier Industrialization team enables the successful launch of innovative vehicle programs through the industrialization of complex wiring harness systems across a global supplier this highly visible role the Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer serves as the technical leader for supplier manufacturing readiness driving industrialization strategy supplier capability development manufacturing risk mitigation and flawless program execution from sourcing through SOP.

This individual partners closely with Product Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain Quality and Supplier partners to ensure manufacturing processes tooling capacity and quality systems are capable of meeting aggressive program targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety quality and operational excellence.

The Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer provides subject matter expertise in wiring harness manufacturing technologies and serves as a mentor to other Supplier Industrialization Engineers while influencing technical and business decisions across multiple vehicle this role you will:

• Lead the industrialization strategy and manufacturing readiness of wiring harness suppliers across multiple vehicle programs ensuring successful launches and operational excellence.
• Drive supplier capability development through APQP PPAP process audits risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Influence product design sourcing decisions and manufacturing strategies by partnering closely with Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain and Quality organizations.
• Serve as the technical authority for supplier manufacturing leading critical escalations mentoring engineering teams and establishing best practices across the supplier network.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience in automotive engineering manufacturing supplier quality supplier industrialization or product launch environments.
• 7 years of direct experience industrializing wiring harnesses high-voltage cables power distribution systems electromechanical assemblies or similar automotive components.
• Proven history of successfully launching multiple automotive programs from sourcing through SOP.
• In-depth knowledge of IATF 16949 ISO 14001 and applicable USCAR standards.
• Strong quality engineering experience; VDA 6.3 auditor certification and/or experience preferred.
• Knowledge of metrology inspection methods and measurement equipment.
• Technical expertise in automotive power distribution design and manufacturing including safety and testing requirements for automotive applications.
• Strong knowledge of AIAG Core Tools particularly Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business decisions at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in engineering Supply Chain or a related field.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills.
• Experience leading technical organizations mentoring engineers and developing engineering standards.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.