Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Powertrain Plastics

About the role

Our Corporate Plastic & Composite Powertrain Team is seeking a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. This role involves guiding upfront design development and collaborating with suppliers to create new manufacturing methods and control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback, review injection molding output, and approve tooling via molding trials.
• Work with design engineering to down-select early design concepts by providing supplier feedback on materials and manufacturing methods.
• Solicit, compile, and present DFx feedback to the Design Engineering team from external suppliers to support design concept down-selection.
• Serve as the voice of the supplier to internal engineering teams for Development build phases.
• Support Global Supply Chain Management as the technical point of contact for RFx efforts as well as developing the technical data package used for soliciting bids from suppliers.
• Collaborate developing custom manufacturing and/or assembly processes to be outsourced to external manufacturing partners.
• Support Global Supply Chain Management as the technical point of contact for RFx efforts as well as developing the technical data package used for soliciting bids from suppliers.
• Be responsible for Driving and Tracking all suppliers responsible for Early Correction Requests (ECRs) and Production Change Notifications (PCNs).
• Work cross-functionally with Plant level Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Material Planning, and Plant SQEs to ensure supplier quality issues are contained and Lucid plants are protected.
• Work closely with Plant SQ teams to investigate supplier quality issues to determine root causes, identify and implement corrective actions, and drive long-term preventative actions.
• Perform supplier assessments, audits, and site inspections; develop process improvement plans and drive implementation; monitor and maintain performance metrics.
• Support system assembly build, define incoming parts inspection procedures as needed, track build issues, and drive suppliers for containment actions and long-term actions.
• Have the ability to travel 25-75% on average on a short term or long-term basis to Lucid Motors and supplier sites globally on short notice.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, MS preferred or equivalent experience (mechanical/industrial/plastic engineering or related field)
• 5+ years of hands-on in New Product Introduction (NPI) in automotive plastic & composite development
• Deep knowledge of thermoplastic molding and secondary processes (injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, etc.)
• Experience taking multiple new products from the concept phase through production
• Experience with product lifecycle management tools (i.e. Auros, Arena PLM)
• 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, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, DFM/A, GD&T, etc.)
• Certification preferred - American Society for Quality, Six Sigma Black Belt, etc.
• Experience with relevant industry standards and regulation requirements, including environmental and safety standards like RoHS and REACH and EV battery safety (UN 38.3, UL 2580), electric safety (ISO 6469), and functional safety (ISO 26262)

Qualifications

• 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 be able to adapt to the dynamic working environment
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Smartsheet’s, JMP, Minitab, JIRA, and Tableau is a plus

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Hands-on problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in the best interest of Lucid and its business

Benefits

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.