Sr. Engineer, Craftsmanship

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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.
Our Craftsmanship team is looking for a Senior Engineer to work on fit and finish and colors and final quality check on our new and legacy vehicles before going to production. 

Role

• Benchmark competitor vehicles relevant to projects
• Set targets – defining key interfaces for the vehicle and establishing class leading targets for fit and finish
• Develop critical sections to both Interior and Exterior interfaces and record in a Build Objectives document
• Work with the Design Engineering, Dimensional and manufacturing teams to ensure that the targets are achievable in volume production
• Ensure Perceived /Optical quality targets are met via cross functional reviews
• Utilize Cubing Reference Models, Master Fixtures and other tools to ensure highest levels of craftsmanship in production
• Propose alternative surface, cutline and interface execution to Styling for better craftsmanship results
• Evaluate and support the improvement of sensory aspects of our products
• Work closely with suppliers and manage product introductions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in one of more areas of craftsmanship with 5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented person for both Exterior & Interior Components and Systems
• Automotive experience preferred
• Evidence of working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve results
• A proven record of ensuring procedures and quality standards are clearly communicated and actioned
• The capability of supporting complex projects

Advantageous

• Good logical reasoning and numeracy and literacy
• One full program cycle experience from concept to production launch in automotive Exterior and Interior Components and Systems
• Strong competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T
• A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
• A practical hands-on approach to complement the theoretical
• Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Science degree in an Engineering discipline

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.
Bay Area: $115,000 - $165,000
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.)
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