Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, BiW Equipment

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 Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, BiW, you will be responsible for taking the lead role in DFM of new closures products and designing new Body in White equipment to build such new closures at Lucid. This candidate will work directly with Product Design Engineering, Product Studio Teams and other cross-functional teams to ensure the Body in White product is manufacturable and the manufacturing process is properly designed and implemented. 

You will:

• Lead the DFM for closures (Hood, Fender, Liftgate and Doors), ensuring the product is manufacturable
• Lead process optimization using DFM during product design and equipment engineering efforts
• Lead the simultaneous engineering of the line design for the closures and complete equipment design reviews
• Complete high level studies for proposed product designs and provide the CAPAX and OPEX impacts of such designs
• Demonstrate the ability to lead technical efforts of teams engaged in complex process development
• Help achieve the defined volume, worker density, costs and safety objectives
• Identify, trial and implement any new tools, equipment and processes that could improve quality and manpower efficiency
• Effectively manage and balance safety, quality, throughput, cost, and people to provide maximum value to the customer and the company
• Prepare and procure all items for station readiness for Body in White line launches
• Utilize analytic problem-solving skills, including knowledge of 8D, Six Sigma, DOE or similar certifications/ disciplines
• Work with layout engineering to prepare and optimize Body in White line layouts
• Develop and implement Body in White PFMEA standards and policies
• Experience working with the following equipment: robotics, end of arm tooling, pick and place automation, position sensors, material handling, fluid dispensing, deflection analysis, vision systems, conveyor and laser cleaning/ metrology

You bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, STEM or related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Body in White DFM and Process Engineering
• Must have DFM and process experience in closures including hemming
• Must have a strong DFM background
• Experience in the automotive Body in White equipment design/ sustaining is a must
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives in complex environments
• Possesses strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Catia and Delmia
• Process Simulate knowledge and experience would be an asset
• 40% Domestic and International Travel Required 

  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 Luc