Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer – Chassis Systems

Lucid Motors•Southfield, MI

17h

About The Position

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 is seeking a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Chassis Systems - to drive best-in-class product quality throughout the development process. This high-visibility role demands technical expertise , strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to excel in a complex, fast-paced environment. Our Corporate Supplier Industrialization team empowers the rapid industrialization of innovative products. The Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams and suppliers to balance design innovation with robust manufacturing for optimal quality. To be successful in this role, you must possess deep technical expertise in implementing quality and reliability best practices, driving innovation, and ensuring product validation. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, determined, and has a proven track record in quality program management, preferably within the automotive industry. The Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer position will play a key role in developing Chassis S ystems at supplier sites to ensure the success of the Lucid programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical , M aterials, Industrial Engineering or related field.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or assembly plant environments within Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, R&D, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Automotive industry experience preferred.
Experience w orking with the industrialization of chassis components and develop the maturity of parts and processes through quality tools such as APQP and PPAP.
Minimum 6 years of hands-on APQP and PPAP project management.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics and drawings .
In-depth knowledge of chassis quality standards and specifications.
Comprehensive understanding of product quality lifecycle stages and associated quality gates.
Comprehensive analytical skills, technical writing proficiency , and mastery of quality tools (IATF 16949, VDA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, DFM/A, GD&T , 8D, 5 Whys, etc. ).
Proven ability to collaborate effectively, leverage data, and innovate solutions.
Demonstrated adaptability, positive attitude, and a strong problem-solving orientation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on timely delivery .

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering .
Certifications - American Society for Quality, Six Sigma Black Belt, etc.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and improve the APQP process with suppliers from the initial design stage through PPAP submission and the start of mass production.
Lead design review and ensure manufacturing needs (DFM/A) for Chassis systems commodities are considered in the design phase and that proper quality expectations are defined.
Be responsible for driving and tracking all Tier suppliers Engineering Design Change activities.
Work cross functional with Design Engineering, Purchasing , New Projects Implementation, Plant level Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Material Planning and Plant SQEs to ensure the proper development of the chassis components as well as making sure L ucid plants and final customers are protected.
Perform supplier assessments, audits and site inspections for sourcing; develop process improvement plans and drive implementation; monitor and maintain performance metrics.
Document processes and compliance with ISO9001 , VDA and AIAG/ IATF16949 industry standards.
Analyze data from supplier and assembly plant builds to assess capability of meeting requirements to compl y with quality requirements .