Director, Technology and Innovation

Lucid Motors • Newark, CA

92d • $161,900 - $237,380

About The Position

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 Staff Vehicle Package Engineer you will be the main Vehicle Packaging point of contact in Vehicle Engineering, where multiple competing interests exist. Using expertise that spans the full breath of mechanical disciplines, you will drive optimal resolution of mechanical packaging issues from overall concept development through production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years of automotive OEM industry experience with a B.S., or 5 years with a Master's
• Extensive knowledge of full automotive Interior, Exterior, Cabin and Underhood packaging preferred
• Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software
• Knowledge of manufacturing process with respect to general assembly
• Conversant with current and forthcoming vehicle architectures and system technologies
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools
• Passion for electric vehicles and energy efficiency
• Proven problem solving and communication skills, excellent numeracy and spatial awareness
• Desire a candidate who is assertive, self-motivated and can work with minimal direction

Nice To Haves

• Assembly plant launch experience preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Ergonomics in the automotive design process

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of full vehicle architecture from a blank page through production
• Perform mechanical design and packaging of vehicle components to meet system and vehicle requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, weight, ergonomics, manufacturability and serviceability
• Lead team(s) in solving highly complex packaging problems
• Develop vehicle architecture layout for multiple products and variants on same platform
• Lead execution of virtual builds in preparation for physical prototype builds
• Collaborate with engineers and studio to support hardware fabrication, interface with suppliers and machine shops for delivery of mechanical hardware
• Support CAD studies for vehicle variants and platform studies
• Support BOM and Change Control processes, including weight management
• Support the release process with engineering and PLM
• Support vehicle programs through the entire life cycle including; design, prototype builds, vehicle test, and production

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vacation
• 401k
• Equity program participation
• Discretionary annual incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees