Director, Product Line Quality

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.

The role of the Director of Product Line Quality is pivotal in setting and sustaining overall vehicle quality and dependability standards through the end-to-end- life cycle of a dedicated product line. This role demands strong leadership, the ability to collaborate cross functionally, strategic thinking, and a relentless commitment to ensuring the highest standards of quality across our product line.

Key Responsibilities:

• Launching new products cross-functionally on time with quality.
• Establishing and maintaining exceptional quality standards for the product line, aligned with internal targets, industry benchmarks and customer expectations.
• Overseeing quality assurance throughout the entire product development lifecycle from vehicle engineering and supplier integration, through manufacturing launch and the in-service customer experience.
• Development, refinement, and implementation of functional quality objectives and cross-functional critical-to-quality deliverables.
• Collaborating across departments to ensure adherence to quality standards and controls from design through to production.
• Acting as a key resource on quality assurance best practices and standards, providing expertise and guidance as needed.
• Defining and communicating quality objectives, initiatives, and performance metrics to stakeholders and senior management.
• Establishing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to gauge and enhance quality performance.
• Proactively identifying, mitigating, and resolving risks to quality to maintain product integrity.
• Monitoring and managing supplier quality performance to address any concerns or risks promptly.
• Driving effective problem-solving initiatives, including articulating robust problem statements, conducting thorough root cause analyses, and implementing corrective action plans.
• Advocating for a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, quality management, engineering, management & operations, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record of leadership in Automotive Quality roles, with at least 15 years of experience in quality management.
• Experience with new vehicle program launch activity. 
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions that deliver tangible value and ROI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in recruiting, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to drive change and lead cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of automotive programs & quality management principles, processes, and technologies, with a passion for driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and operate as a player-coach both driving and leading strategy and implementation execution with a hands-on approach. 

    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