Quality Launch Supervisor 1

Lucid Motors•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Quality Launch Supervisor leads quality activities for new vehicle launches, engineering changes, product introductions, validation builds, production ramp-up, and the transition to stable series production. The role provides hands-on quality leadership across manufacturing operations to identify product and process risks early, complete validation requirements, contain defects, and ensure corrective actions are implemented before issues affect customers or downstream operations. The supervisor works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Technical Quality, Production, Digital/Software, and Launch teams, using objective quality evidence and risk management to support launch readiness. The position leads quality execution through prototype, pilot, pre-production, validation, and ramp-up builds; supports APQP, PPAP, launch audits, and readiness assessments; and facilitates structured problem-solving and corrective action. It also supports quality across vehicle systems including battery, electric drive, electrical, charging, thermal management, chassis, body, interior, exterior, software, and electronic control systems. The supervisor tracks launch quality metrics and risks, reports status to leadership, and leads and develops Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and other assigned personnel. The work involves frequent presence in manufacturing and production environments, with extended hours, weekends, or alternative schedules potentially required during critical launch activities. Occasional travel may be required for launch, supplier, or manufacturing support. The role requires compliance with safety requirements and the ability to wear required PPE.

Requirements

Experience in automotive, electric vehicle, manufacturing, launch, supplier, or production quality environments.
Working knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, MSA, SPC, root cause analysis, 8D problem solving, engineering change management, and Quality Management Systems.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job responsibilities, interpret work instructions, understand safety requirements, and communicate effectively.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or alternative schedules during critical launch activities as required.
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout production facilities for extended periods.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety requirements.
Occasional travel may be required to support launch, supplier, or manufacturing activities.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Experience supporting electric vehicle manufacturing and high-voltage systems.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control methodologies.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional production environment.
Previous supervisory, lead, or technical team leadership experience.
Experience supporting new vehicle launch or new product introduction programs.
Familiarity with IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Management Systems.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations.
Familiarity with vehicle diagnostics, software-driven quality concerns, and configuration management.
Strong technical writing, reporting, presentation, and executive communication skills.
Ability to lead multiple priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and launch execution.

Responsibilities

Lead quality activities during prototype, pilot, pre-production, validation, and production ramp-up builds.
Set launch quality priorities and coordinate daily activities for personnel supporting launch operations.
Monitor launch quality issues and escalate risks affecting vehicle quality, production readiness, customer acceptance, or delivery schedules.
Participate in launch readiness reviews, build reviews, and cross-functional launch meetings.
Drive quality issues through containment, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, validation, and closure.
Support the transition from launch containment to standard production quality controls and ensure launch objectives and milestones are met.
Provide on-floor quality leadership during vehicle builds, launch events, and production activities.
Ensure defects are documented, categorized, prioritized, and assigned for resolution.
Coordinate inspection and validation of suspect vehicles, components, and manufacturing processes.
Verify the implementation and effectiveness of containment and corrective actions.
Identify recurring defects and systemic concerns requiring process, equipment, or engineering intervention.
Escalate critical quality concerns when release criteria or validation requirements have not been satisfied.
Support cross-functional resolution of quality concerns affecting launch readiness.
Support APQP execution and review Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Inspection Standards, Work Instructions, Validation Documentation, and Production Readiness Deliverables.
Ensure high-risk PFMEA items have effective prevention and detection controls.
Support PPAP submissions and production validation activities; verify quality deliverables are complete before launch gates and release milestones.
Support launch audits and readiness assessments for manufacturing and quality compliance.
Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, Pareto, and root cause analysis techniques.
Establish immediate containment for critical concerns, ensure corrective actions address verified root causes, and validate their effectiveness to prevent recurrence.
Incorporate lessons learned into PFMEAs, Control Plans, manufacturing processes, and standardized work.
Provide launch quality support across vehicle systems including high-voltage batteries, electric drive units and powertrain, low-voltage electrical and charging systems, thermal management, chassis and suspension, body and closures, interior and exterior, and vehicle software and electronic controls.
Track launch defects, containment, corrective actions, readiness risks, and recurring concerns; analyze quality data for trends and improvement opportunities.
Maintain visibility of open quality issues and overdue corrective actions.
Prepare and present launch quality status reports, risk assessments, and escalation summaries to leadership.
Support launch quality dashboards, scorecards, and performance metrics, using data to prioritize resources and improvements.
Lead, coach, and develop Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and other assigned personnel.
Assign daily work based on launch activities, production priorities, and resource needs; ensure consistent inspection, containment, verification, and reporting.
Promote accountability, standardized work, escalation discipline, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate quality coverage for critical launch builds and production schedules, and foster collaboration across quality, manufacturing, and engineering.
Continuously assess launch readiness, affected vehicles/components/processes, containment effectiveness, verified root cause and corrective action, and objective evidence for product release.