NPI Project Engineer II

Lucid Motors•Casa Grande, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Lucid is creating an electric future without compromise, refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. They build world-class vehicles by pushing performance, efficiency, and design beyond industry limits, setting new standards with vehicles like Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity. The people at Lucid come from diverse backgrounds because they want to work on a challenging problem, master their craft, and deliver work they are proud of. Lucid trusts employees to take ownership, push beyond expectations, and help write the playbook for what comes next. By refusing to settle, employees help shape the future of electric mobility and prove what’s possible when craft and ambition refuse to compromise each other. Launching a new vehicle is one of the most complex challenges in manufacturing, and this role exists to ensure exterior systems and components are ready for production without disrupting operations. As an NPI Project Engineer II, Exteriors, you will lead the execution of new product introductions and engineering changes from development through production implementation, ensuring materials, systems, manufacturing processes, and cross-functional teams are aligned before launch. Success in the first 12 months means supporting flawless implementation of exterior product changes, improving launch readiness through disciplined execution, and helping teams identify and resolve risks before they impact production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), Manufacturing Engineering, Program Launch, Change Management, MBOM Management, or related activities.
Working knowledge of MBOM structures and engineering change management processes.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a manufacturing or product launch environment.
Ability to assess risks, prioritize actions, and drive issue resolution.
Strong project management, organization, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting program milestones and launches.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting exterior vehicle systems, body engineering, closures, trim, or related automotive products.
Automotive or electric vehicle manufacturing experience.
Experience supporting product launches through Start of Production (SOP).
Familiarity with PLM, ERP, and manufacturing execution systems.
Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of launch readiness processes, cutover planning, and production change implementation.

Responsibilities

Support pre-validation builds, pre-production activities, and Start of Production (SOP) launches for new vehicle programs and exterior product changes.
Evaluate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) by assessing implementation timing, material availability, manufacturing impact, system readiness, and operational feasibility.
Create, maintain, validate, and manage Manufacturing Bills of Materials to ensure accurate production execution.
Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Material Planning, Logistics, Production Control, Quality, Supplier Industrialization, and Operations teams.
Track critical material availability and verify readiness across manufacturing and business systems.
Coordinate Touch to Check activities, including planning, inspections, action tracking, and readiness confirmation.
Identify launch risks, drive action plans, and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
Support improvements to NPI processes, launch methodologies, and operational tools.