Director, Manufacturing Engineering

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.

Manufacturing Engineering 

The Director of Manufacturing Engineering will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and deployment of manufacturing equipment to support the production of Lucid’s vehicles. This role is focused on downstream processes, ensuring that equipment is designed, tested, and launched effectively to support high-quality, efficient, and scalable production. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep expertise in manufacturing equipment design, project management, and process optimization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team with a focus on designing, developing, and launching production equipment for vehicle manufacturing. 

• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Production teams to ensure seamless integration and scalability of new equipment. 

• Drive the commissioning, validation, and ramp-up of new manufacturing equipment to meet production targets, quality standards, and cost objectives. 

• Product design reviews and DFM. 

• Manage the entire lifecycle of equipment projects, from concept and design to installation and production launch. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Design and Engineering to ensure the manufacturability of new designs and to optimize the interaction between equipment and processes. 

• Lead continuous improvement efforts for existing equipment by optimizing performance, reliability, and efficiency through lean manufacturing principles and advanced data analytics. 

• Make vs buy analysis and building in house expertise 

• Partner with suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely delivery and installation of manufacturing equipment, aligning with production schedules. 

• Lead efforts to improve automation and digital manufacturing systems, ensuring that equipment is aligned with Industry 4.0 standards. 

• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs and ensure a high level of equipment uptime and availability. 

• Ensure all equipment meets safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, and promote a culture of safety in all manufacturing engineering activities. 

• Manage budgets for equipment projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions and a focus on return on investment (ROI). 

• Provide mentorship and leadership development to the Manufacturing Engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. 

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a strong focus on equipment design, commissioning, and production launches. 

• Proven leadership experience in managing large-scale equipment projects and teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. 

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment design, automation, robotics, and process optimization. 

• Experience working in the automotive or electric vehicle manufacturing industry is highly preferred.