NPI Program Managers

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing ECU team for all NPI, Ramp and Sustaining activities.
• Manage Contract Manufacturer operations for all Engineering builds and Production.
• Track all open operational issues from Engineering builds and drive to resolution.
• Own and drive quality improvements between builds, create a yield bridge as required.
• Lead DFx and Design Reviews.
• Communicate regularly to management on NPI activities and Status for all programs assigned.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain, SQE and Engineering to support material changes resulting from ECO/ECR's, plan for new material transitions and minimize obsolescence of old material.
• Process improvement is a key matrix in this position, you will be required to present process, production, planning, NPI improvements and status regularly.
• Made sure all Processes are documented and released.
• Review all SOP’s, BOMs & Process documents for accuracy and content for all products.
• Plan capacity and factory equipment required to meet demand within budget.
• Lead all communications, upward and downward through the organization; raising key issues and options for resolution with executive teams.
• Up to 20% travel may be required.

Required Skills

• NPI Program Management in an Engineering or Operations role
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or product development
• Experience with Engineering Change Orders (ECO), E&O analysis, planning and material
• Demonstrated success in fast-paced, changing environments
• Skilled in working with multiple organizations across different cultures and regions
• Able to work in a small, motivated group within a larger organization
• Deep level of understanding of BOMs structures and change processes.
• Able to manage day to day tasks, while driving mid/long term improvements
• Excellent communication skills (writing and oral)

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in electronics to end customers
• At least 5 years of New Product Introduction (NPI) experience
• Previous Asian CM program management experience, including on-site support required.
• Experience with high volume Consumer or Enterprise, with Automotive ECU experience a definite plus.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• ERP, Bug tracking and ECO/BOM systems experience (Examples; NetSuite, Jira, Arena)

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's degree required, in EE, CS, CE or related field

Pay Range

The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.