Group Manager, Chassis

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.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

We are seeking a Supply Chain Group Manager focused on Chassis and Vehicle Dynamics Procurement (Dampers, Mounts, Wheels, Tires, Aluminum processing, Casting, Forging, Machining, Steering, Brakes, Mechatronics).

The Group Manager, with a background in mechanical engineering, will collaborate with Lucid engineers to design and deliver industrialized chassis systems with an efficient supply chain. They will establish global supply chain strategies, manage operations, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Responsibilities include driving design, material, and process improvements, and reporting development progress to senior leaders.

The role involves defining sourcing strategies, providing technical resolutions, and making business and engineering decisions throughout the product lifecycle. The Group Manager will lead a team of Global Supply Managers, oversee business with Chassis commodity suppliers, and interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver world-class products efficiently. They will support cross-functional teams during development and industrialization phases and drive sound business decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

You Will:

• In conjunction with Lucid engineers, collaborate to create design-to-cost strategies and develop Engineering Statement of Work documents to be used for RFQ's.
• Provide detailed engineering and supply chain reports, along with recommendations to Lucid leadership.
• Present upward status of objectives, strategies, and remedies to issues
• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid's expectations and timeline
• Use technical background to drive optimal system creation with Lucid designers, create RFQs, review, analyze, clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time and technical considerations
• Thoroughly negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT)
• Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for Prototype/Production Parts and Prototype/Production Tooling
• Manage supplier development and tooling timelines, part availability for prototype builds/start of production and develop solutions to delays or problems that arise
• Work directly with targeted suppliers to perform on-site audits to ensure efficiency of their operation with the goal of identifying design, material and process optimizations.
• Maintain overall supplier relationships and act as point of contact for all commercial issues, including internal detailed engineering-oriented report-outs summarizing sourcing status, parts availability and cost status
• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews
• Manage and mentor a team of supply chain professionals

You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical/Engineering, Supply Chain or related field. MBA or master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience on relevant commodity
• Understanding in key development, testing, and manufacturing processes of the commodity; preferably in Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics (Dampers, Mounts, Wheels, Tires, Aluminum processing, Casting, Forging, Machining, Steering, Brakes, Mechatronics)
• Product launch experience from design concept to production
• Understanding of mechanical and quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.
• Able to show teamwork to resolve problems and a thought process to drive successful solutions
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution.
• Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities
• Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or Coupa equivalent)
• Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively
• Ownership and commitment to your role and supporting teams' success

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