Sr Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Glazing

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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 currently seeking a Sr Supplier Industrialization Engineer for our Supplier Industrialization Glazing Team. Our Supplier Industrialization team enables the industrialization of innovative products in an extremely aggressive timeline. In this highly visible role, the Supplier Industrialization Engineer works together with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations and our suppliers to develop ways to deliver challenging designs while at the same time not sacrificing manufacturing requirements for quality.

You must be able to guide upfront design development as well as roll up your sleeves with suppliers to create new manufacturing methods and control strategies to achieve ambitious specifications and ensure a flawless execution during launch.

You Will:

• Have cradle to grave Supplier Industrialization responsibility for Glazing suppliers.
• 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.
• Provide recommendations for improvements for glass installing process at Lucid manufacturing Plant and work with suppliers on all design technical elements and create new manufacturing techniques if necessary to meet design requirements.
• Support SQE AZ Engineers and be responsible to solve any glazing related quality issues.
• Ability to solve problems independently and in team environments at a rapid pace with positive energy and attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills, comfortable presenting ideas and issues to peer groups and leaders.
• Travel to suppliers as required and work with suppliers directly for glass quality issues.
• Be responsible for coordinating all supplier industrialization activities between the DRE and GSM including delivering design documents, creating build schedules, and monitoring progress.
• Be able to 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.
• Perform supplier audits and site inspections; develop process improvement plans and drive implementation; monitor and maintain performance metrics.
• Work cross functional with Plant level Manufacturing, Engineering, Incoming Quality, Material Planning and SQEs to ensure supplier quality issues are contained and Lucid plants are protected.
• Investigate and solve quality issues related to glazing to determine root cause, identify, and implement corrective actions, drive long-term preventative actions.
• Evaluate Glass installing process at Arizona, glass manufacturing process at supplier and looks for continuous improvement opportunities. Ability to solve problems independently and in team environments at a rapid pace.
• 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.
• Have ability to travel 25-75% on average on a short term or long-term basis to Lucid Motors and supplier sites globally on a short notice.

You Bring:

• 5+ years of High-volume manufacturing and assembly plant experience supporting Glazing and Exteriors components in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Design or Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Candidate should have design and glass manufacturing knowledge for glazing (laminated, tempered, encapsulation, coating) to make sure Lucid receives the highest quality product in the industry.
• Candidate should have knowledge of different types of glass bending process.
• Must have the ability to work as a team with various members in General Assembly, SQ, Engineering, Quality Control, Supplier.
• Strong written, communication and people skills are an absolute requirement to establish effective working relationships within Company and outside. Comfortable presenting ideas and issues to peer groups and leaders.
• Ownership mindset to solve glazing issues at our Plant.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings and in-depth knowledge of quality standards and specifications in area of placement.
• Excellent analytical abilities, technical writing ability, and comprehensive understanding of quality toolbox (IATF 16949, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, GD&T, 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 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.
• BS in Engineering Required
• Flexibility in work schedule is required (to include evenings and weekends, as needed)

At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Salary 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.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$95,600-$131,450 USD

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