Sr. Advanced Product Quality Engineer, Powertrain

Lucid Motors-posted 10 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Newark, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees
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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. Lucid Motors is currently seeking an innovative Advanced Product Quality ( APQ ) Engineer for Powertrain to contribute, promote and drive best-in-class product quality at the various stages of the product development process. This is a high-performance role that would have significant visibility to both within and outside the organization, and will require technical expertise, passion, interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence outcomes, work through complexity and fast- paced environment, and establishing credibility with peers and senior management. To ensure success, you should have deep professional technical experience implementing quality and reliability best practices, innovations and ensure validation. You will combine your expertise to advance product excellence and innovation. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for product validation within a fast- paced environment. The successful candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination and will have a strong track record of quality program management, preferably in an automotive or parallel industry environment.

  • Design and implement robust quality and reliability validation programs tailored for powertrain components and systems, ensuring upstream product quality meets stringent requirements across development phases.
  • Own the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) process from a Quality perspective, ensuring risk identification and mitigation are fully integrated into product design and manufacturing processes.
  • Drive the systematic application of lessons learned from past powertrain quality issues, ensuring continuous improvement and risk mitigation across new product introductions and ongoing production cycles.
  • Develop and execute detailed product quality plans throughout various development stages, ensuring that critical quality milestones are met and aligned with key program timelines.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to integrate product quality excellence into design, development, and production processes.
  • Lead and contribute innovative ideas and best practices during key product development reviews to guarantee adherence to quality gates, and to drive measurable improvements in product quality performance.
  • Facilitate timely and effective resolution of development quality issues, fostering a culture of continuous innovation and improvement through root cause analysis, problem-solving techniques, and corrective actions.
  • Document, implement, and monitor quality processes ensuring alignment and compliance with industry standards such as ISO9001, AIAG/IATF16949, and ISO26262, as well as internal corporate Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
  • Develop and refine internal processes and procedures within the Corporate QMS to drive standardization and improve overall operational efficiency.
  • Lead APQP initiatives to ensure seamless execution from concept through launch, ensuring that all quality objectives and deliverables are achieved, and products meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Leverage advanced statistical tools and methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) for process capability analysis, data-driven decision-making, and continuous process improvements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred).
  • Technical master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred).
  • A Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in Powertrain related components along commodities like but not limited to High Voltage, Drive Units, Power Electronics and Power Distribution
  • Track record of developing Supplier Quality Management Systems from scratch
  • Expertise in GD&T (preferred).
  • Practical experience in Problem Solving, DFMEA, DFM, APQP, Lean Six Sigma, and ASQ CQA Certifications.
  • In-depth knowledge of advanced product quality (APQP) and the full life cycle of product quality gates during product development (PDP).
  • Self-motivated team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams with technical expertise.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis.
  • Proficiency in quality management software and tools.
  • A Minimum of 3-4 years of leading/facilitating DFMEA/PFMEA/CP experience is strongly preferred.
  • A Minimum 3-4 years' experience in identifying design risks and problem solving them with cross functional teams during prototype build phases is strongly preferred.
  • A Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in MSA/SPC/Safe Launch is strongly preferred.
  • A Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in DVP&R’s for Powertrain components is strongly preferred.
  • A Minimum of 5- years' experience in analyzing Powertrain issues with developing resolutions and mitigations plans to protect product quality is strongly preferred.
  • A Minimum of 3-4 years of experience facilitating/leading program DFM/DFA is preferred.
  • A Minimum of 3-4 years for experience in managing program timing & planning to identify quality risks proactively with mitigation plans to protect overall product quality.
  • Flexibility in work schedule is required (to include evenings and weekends, as needed)
  • 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.
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