Suspension Structures Lead, 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.

As a Structures Lead for Chassis Mechanical, you will lead the design of components that control lateral, longitudinal, and vertical control of world leading electric vehicles. You will engage with attribute groups and other system owners to guide premier suspension structures from concept to production. 

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers in the design and development of suspension structure components (i.e. control arms, knuckles, subframes) from initial concept to production
• Ensure that component designs satisfy requirements to deliver the desired vehicle attributes
• Design with excellence at system and component level, with great attention to every detail. Provide technical support to guide your team to do the same.
• Work closely with both internal teams and externals suppliers, using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible
• Lead a team in root cause analysis and issue resolution
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs
• Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive industry experience, mostly focused on chassis mechanical design
• Experience personally and directly designing components from concept to production
• Design release engineering experience, including engineering change management and project management experience
• Experience managing or leading other design engineers.
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly
• Experience in technology, system, and supplier selection
• Proven 3D CAD, project leadership, and mentoring skills
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% if needed

Advantageous

• 10+ years of automotive industry experience
• Experience and proficiency with CATIA V5/V6
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, NVH, and vehicle crash safety principles
• Ability to run and teach others to use CAE analysis tools
• Experience and understanding of automotive mechatronics design and control theory

Education

• BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering

                  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)$134,300—$223,800 USD

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