Manufacturing Engineer II - AME

Lucid Motors • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer II is an individual contributor on Lucid’s General Assembly Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team and reports to a Manufacturing Engineering leader. The role supports equipment procurement, integration, validation, and launch readiness for General Assembly programs. During the first 12 months, the engineer will own assigned equipment and tooling projects from scope development through validated production handoff. Success is measured by safe installation, capable processes, clear documentation, timely issue closure, and readiness for Operations ownership.

The position provides hands-on accountability across the manufacturing equipment lifecycle, including supplier technical alignment, factory and site acceptance, launch troubleshooting, and capturing lessons learned for future high-volume EV production systems. The team works with Product Design, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Facilities, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to turn vehicle requirements into capable manufacturing equipment and tooling.

The position is fully onsite in Phoenix, Arizona, with daily in-person attendance required. Travel is 30–40% domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Four years of manufacturing engineering experience in assembly operations, equipment integration, production launch, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of assembly processes, tooling, automation, equipment integration, and production-launch execution.
• Experience preparing technical documentation or RFQ inputs and supporting design reviews, acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, or operational handoff.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform essential job duties, including understanding work instructions, safety procedures, and job-related communications.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a production environment.
• Frequent use of hands for handling tools, reviewing equipment, and supporting assembly or commissioning activities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 50 pounds as needed; heavier lifts may require assistance.
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, and squat while supporting equipment installation, validation, and production-floor activities.
• Must wear required PPE, which may include safety shoes, gloves, protective sleeves, eye protection, and hearing protection, depending on area requirements.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Phoenix, Arizona, with daily in-person attendance and 30–40% domestic and international travel.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive General Assembly, electric vehicle, or new-product-introduction experience.
• Experience with CATIA or similar CAD tools, 3DEXPERIENCE, MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Office.
• Experience developing equipment budgets, risk assessments, acceptance criteria, launch-readiness documentation, or handoff packages.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, control plans, GD&T, equipment safety, ergonomics, maintainability, or production quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define equipment and tooling scopes, technical specifications, and RFQ packages that address safety, quality, cycle time, throughput, maintainability, timing, and cost requirements.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, lead technical clarifications, and partner with Purchasing on supplier selection, purchase-order execution, commercial alignment, and timely delivery.
• Lead assigned equipment projects from design approval through build, Factory Acceptance Testing, shipment, installation, commissioning, ramp-up, and final acceptance.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, risk registers, open-issue lists, recovery plans, and escalation paths.
• Coordinate Product Design, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Facilities, Supply Chain, and suppliers to resolve technical and launch issues with clear ownership and timely decisions.
• Define and confirm acceptance criteria for safety, ergonomics, quality, cycle time, throughput, maintainability, and specification compliance before Operations handoff.
• Hand off validated equipment and provide process documentation, training inputs, spare-parts requirements, open-item closure plans, and lessons learned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level