Manager, Industrial Engineering

Lucid Motors • Casa Grande, AZ

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About The Position

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. Company Overview: At Lucid Motors, we are driving the future of luxury mobility with a mission to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating captivating luxury electric vehicles centered around the human experience. Join us as we redefine luxury, performance, and sustainability, transforming the automotive industry. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Manager to lead our continuous improvement initiatives across all production and operational areas. This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing strategies to improve safety, enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality. You will lead a small group and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to deliver measurable improvements in manufacturing performance and cost savings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in high-volume automotive environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies, including torque tools, dispensing systems, automation concepts.
• Experience with MES systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting process improvements, driving OEE enhancements, and meeting key manufacturing KPIs in a high-volume production environment.
• Understanding of quality systems (ISO 9001) and process capability studies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or root cause analysis methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and contribute to cross-functional teams.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Champion lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and kaizen initiatives throughout the plant.
• Develop, implement, and sustain a optimization roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Train and coach employees at all levels on optimization tools and strategies.
• Oversee time studies, line balancing, and work station design for efficiency and ergonomics.
• Lead projects to improve OEE, cycle time, and throughput.
• Optimize plant layout, partner with material flow engineering on material flow, and manpower utilization.
• Support engineering changes by ensuring efficient line setup.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to track improvement initiatives and performance trends.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and cost reduction opportunities.
• Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and material flow engineering to drive cross-functional improvements.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

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 Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees