Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Polymers and Composites

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s 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 integrity. In 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 production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility. Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around human experience.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer for our Plastics & Composite Powertrain team to drive best-in-class product quality throughout the development process. This high-visibility role demands technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to excel in a complex, fast-paced environment. The Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams and suppliers to balance design innovation with robust manufacturing for optimal quality.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for injection molding part design and material selection.
• Subject matter expert in Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing (GDT) and its application for inspection setup and tolerancing allowances of molded components.
• Use of Statistical Tools (Design of Experiments, Measurement System Analysis/Gage R&R, Process Capability and Statistical Process Control).
• Have cradle-to-grave supplier quality responsibility for Plastics component suppliers (AAR, Appearance, Class-A surfaces).
• Develop, manage, and improve the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process with suppliers from the initial design stage through PPAP submission and the start of mass production.
• Work cross-functionally to collaborate and guide Engineering in selecting appropriate suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid's expectations and timeline.
• Coordinate all supplier industrialization activities between the DRE and GSM, including delivering design documents, creating build schedules, and monitoring progress.
• Lead design reviews to ensure manufacturing needs are considered in the design phase and that proper quality expectations are defined.
• Work with suppliers on all technical design elements and create new manufacturing techniques if necessary to meet design requirements.
• Drive and track all internal ECRs and Change Management activities.
• Work independently and make decisions in the best interest of Lucid and its business.
• Develop quality plans, design test methods and gages, identify potential failure modes and process weaknesses, and drive preventative actions.
• Work cross-functionally with Plant-level Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Material Planning, and SQEs to ensure supplier quality issues are contained and Lucid plants are protected.
• Investigate supplier quality issues to determine root cause, identify and implement corrective actions, and drive long-term preventative actions.
• Perform supplier audits and site inspections; develop process improvement plans and drive implementation; monitor and maintain performance metrics.
• Support system assembly build, define incoming parts inspections procedure as needed, track build issues, and drive suppliers for containment actions and long-term actions.
• Travel 30-50% on average on a short-term or long-term basis to Lucid Motors and supplier sites globally on short notice.

Requirements

• 5+ years of high-volume manufacturing and assembly plant experience supporting Plastics components (AAR, Appearance, Class-A surfaces) in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Engineering analysis including tolerance analysis, stress analysis, mold flow analysis, DFM.
• Hands-on supplier industrialization, SQE, APQP, and PPAP experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings and in-depth knowledge of quality standards and specifications in the area of placement.
• Excellent analytical abilities, technical writing ability, and comprehensive understanding of quality toolbox (IATF 16949, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, GD&T, etc.).
• Certification preferred—American Society for Quality, Six Sigma Black Belt, etc.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, hands-on and data-driven, creative mindset in problem-solving.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, be part of the solution, and adapt to a dynamic working environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Smartsheets, JMP, Minitab, JIRA, and Tableau is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.