Manufacturing Engineer I

Lucid Motors•Newark, CA

3d•$91,500 - $125,840•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer, General Assembly is an individual contributor role within Manufacturing Engineering and reports to a Manufacturing Engineering leader. This role exists to strengthen Lucid’s ability to take vehicle programs from concept through scalable production while improving assembly quality, process capability, equipment readiness, and manufacturability. In the first 12 months, this person will own key General Assembly process-development and launch activities, including design-for-manufacturing reviews, process documentation, dimensional-control inputs, equipment readiness, issue tracking, and production handoff. Success will be measured by timely launch execution, clear closure of manufacturing risks, effective cross-functional alignment, validated process controls, and measurable improvements to quality, throughput, ergonomics, and cost. A strong candidate will gain direct ownership of high-impact launch and manufacturing decisions in an environment where engineering choices are closely connected to vehicle build quality, operator safety, and production scalability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Experience supporting manufacturing engineering activities from prototype through launch or sustaining production.
Working knowledge of assembly processes, tooling, equipment, Lean Manufacturing, error proofing, PFMEA, quality control plans, or dimensional-control methods.
Ability to interpret technical requirements, summarize data, communicate recommendations, and support cross-functional decision-making in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position, including understanding work instructions, safety procedures, and job-related communications.
Ability to travel up to 40%, including domestic and international travel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Previous Internship experience
Experience in automotive General Assembly, electric vehicle manufacturing, new-product introduction, or high-volume manufacturing.
Experience with CATIA or similar CAD tools, 3DEXPERIENCE, MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, Delmia, or Proplanner.
Experience developing or maintaining work instructions, Bills of Process, PFMEAs, quality control plans, launch-readiness trackers, equipment documentation, or handoff packages.
Experience supporting virtual builds, prototype builds, equipment commissioning, make-versus-buy analysis, dimensional-control strategies, or manufacturing cost studies.

Responsibilities

Partner with Design Engineering to review product designs for General Assembly manufacturability and drive design-change recommendations that improve build quality, tool access, ergonomics, cycle time, and production readiness.
Lead detailed Design for Manufacturing reviews for product, process, tooling, and equipment concepts, and translate findings into actionable requirements, risks, and decisions for cross-functional teams.
Take assigned assembly processes from concept through prototype build, validation, launch, and stable production by defining process flow, work methods, equipment needs, tooling requirements, and handoff criteria.
Plan and execute launch activities, including prototype builds, virtual build reviews, material-flow readiness, equipment installation, commissioning, issue tracking, and risk-mitigation plans.
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, Bills of Process, PFMEAs, quality control plans, and dimensional-control strategies that support repeatable, quality-focused production.
Identify and implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, error-proofing, and cost-reduction opportunities that improve throughput, quality, safety, ergonomics, and production efficiency.
Coordinate Design, Quality, Operations, Facilities, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and supplier partners to resolve open issues, evaluate make-versus-buy decisions, and keep launch and production milestones on track.