Staff Cost Estimator

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.

We are currently seeking a Cost Estimator to support the Supply Chain Organization in all vehicle manufacturing commodities. The Cost Estimator will play a key role in providing product costs, process costs and cost driver analysis. This will ensure accurate, plausible should-be piece cost and tooling cost. 

You Will: 

• Bring in depth technical knowledge and know-how of product processes and mechanics to drive should-be cost modelling 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Finance and Operations to provide defendable cost estimating support for existing, changing and new parts throughout the complete vehicle 
• Identify and build Cost Driver Models to assist in design and purchasing activities 
• Develop robust Cost Models to determine should-be costs across all commodities and for both green and brown sights 
• Promote and Support Design-to-Cost activities in early product development cycles 
• Develop defendable models for ground-up estimating of production tools 
• Collect and maintain key cost driver data including raw materials, production labor, machine rates, process parameters, SG&A and Engineering 

You Bring: 

• Curiosity. This is a position that will require build from scratch thinking in a fast-paced environment 
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline required. Advanced degree is a plus. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in manufacturing costing of one or more of the following: Tooling, Interiors, Injection Molding, Thermoforming, A-Surface Finishings, Assemblies or Glazing a plus  
• Expertise in Excel based modeling that is understandable and defendable, building detailed benchmark and what-if models for piece cost, tooling and engineering 
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities 

• Ability to deep-dive costs from both a top-down and bottom-up approach 
• Experience in the Automotive Industry is a plus 
• Flexibility in work schedule is required (to include evenings and weekends, as needed) 

This is a full-time onsite role Monday-Friday at our headquarters in Newark, CA. No remote or hybrid options available at this time.

    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