Staff Advanced Product Quality Engineer, Powertrain & Tier 1 Customers at Lucid Motors
Newark, CA 94560
About the Job
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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.We are seeking a Staff Advanced Product Quality Engineerto lead the development of Tier 1 customer-facing Quality Management Systems and oversee Powertrain Advanced Product Quality
This is a high-visibility role that requires technical expertise, passion, and exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence outcomes within a fast-paced environment
The ideal candidate will develop and implement quality plans, manage external audits, lead corrective actions, and ensure compliance with Tier 1 customer requirements and industry standards
This role demands deep professional experience in quality and reliability best practices, product validation, and innovation
The successful candidate will demonstrate a can-do attitude, a strong track record in developing quality program management systems, and the ability to work through complexity, exhibiting determination and excellence in an automotive or parallel industry environment.You Will:Develop and implement quality plans to enable Lucid as a Tier 1 Powertrain Supplier aligned with Tier 1 customer requirements and industry standardsEnsure all quality processes are established from the Tier 1 customer project's inceptionServe as the primary contact between Lucid and its Tier 1 customers on all quality-related mattersCommunicate Tier 1 customer quality expectations and requirements to internal teamsOversee and manage Tier 1 customer external auditsLead corrective actions and process improvements based on feedback and Tier 1 customer audit findingsEvaluate performance metrics to diagnose and prioritize issues reported by our Tier 1 customersDrive the root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality issues reported by our Tier 1 customersDesign programs for product quality and reliability requirements for upstream validationOversee the application of all lessons learned from previous powertrain quality issuesPlan and drive product quality requirements at various development stagesCollaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to achieve the highest product quality excellenceContribute ideas and best practices to ensure successful quality gatesFacilitate quality resolutions, innovations, and continual improvementsDocument processes and ensure compliance with ISO9001, AIAG/IATF16949, and ISO26262 industry standardsDevelop processes and procedures within the Corporate QMSLead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities to ensure project successLead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) from a Quality perspective and ensure its integration into the design and manufacturing processesManage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure product quality and consistencyUtilize statistical tools and techniques for process capability analysis and continuous improvementYou Bring:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required (Mechanical preferred)Technical Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)Track record of developing Supplier Quality Management Systems from scratchQuality and technical experience in Tier 1 Powertrain Suppliers/OEMs is strongly preferred Expertise in GD&T (preferred)Practical experience in Problem Solving, DFMEA, DFM, APQP, Lean Six Sigma, and ASQ CQA CertificationsIn-depth knowledge of advanced product quality (APQP) and the full life cycle of product quality gates during product development (PDP)Prior experience in supplier quality or corporate quality (preferred)Self-motivated team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams with technical expertiseStrong analytical skills with experience in statistical process control (SPC) and data analysisProficiency in quality management software and toolsA Minimum of 8+ years' experience in Powertrain components is preferredA Minimum of 8+ years of leading/facilitating DFMEA/PFMEA/CP experience is strongly preferredA Minimum 8+ years' experience in identifying design risks and problem solving them with cross functional teams during prototype build phases is strongly preferredA Minimum of 8+ years' experience in MSA/SPC/Safe Launch is strongly preferredA Minimum of 8+ years of experience in DVP&R’s for Powertrain components is strongly preferredA Minimum of 8+ years' experience in analyzing Powertrain issues with developing resolutions and mitigations plans to protect product quality is strongly preferredA Minimum of 8+ years of experience facilitating/leading program DFM/DFA is preferredA Minimum of 8+years for experience in managing program timing & planning to identify quality risks proactively with mitigation plans to protect overall product qualityFlexibility in work schedule is required (to include evenings and weekends, as needed)At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.Additional Compensation and Benefits: 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
(Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)Base Pay Range (Annual)$156,600—$229,680 USDBy Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes
Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees
Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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.We are seeking a Staff Advanced Product Quality Engineerto lead the development of Tier 1 customer-facing Quality Management Systems and oversee Powertrain Advanced Product Quality
This is a high-visibility role that requires technical expertise, passion, and exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence outcomes within a fast-paced environment
The ideal candidate will develop and implement quality plans, manage external audits, lead corrective actions, and ensure compliance with Tier 1 customer requirements and industry standards
This role demands deep professional experience in quality and reliability best practices, product validation, and innovation
The successful candidate will demonstrate a can-do attitude, a strong track record in developing quality program management systems, and the ability to work through complexity, exhibiting determination and excellence in an automotive or parallel industry environment.You Will:Develop and implement quality plans to enable Lucid as a Tier 1 Powertrain Supplier aligned with Tier 1 customer requirements and industry standardsEnsure all quality processes are established from the Tier 1 customer project's inceptionServe as the primary contact between Lucid and its Tier 1 customers on all quality-related mattersCommunicate Tier 1 customer quality expectations and requirements to internal teamsOversee and manage Tier 1 customer external auditsLead corrective actions and process improvements based on feedback and Tier 1 customer audit findingsEvaluate performance metrics to diagnose and prioritize issues reported by our Tier 1 customersDrive the root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality issues reported by our Tier 1 customersDesign programs for product quality and reliability requirements for upstream validationOversee the application of all lessons learned from previous powertrain quality issuesPlan and drive product quality requirements at various development stagesCollaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to achieve the highest product quality excellenceContribute ideas and best practices to ensure successful quality gatesFacilitate quality resolutions, innovations, and continual improvementsDocument processes and ensure compliance with ISO9001, AIAG/IATF16949, and ISO26262 industry standardsDevelop processes and procedures within the Corporate QMSLead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities to ensure project successLead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) from a Quality perspective and ensure its integration into the design and manufacturing processesManage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure product quality and consistencyUtilize statistical tools and techniques for process capability analysis and continuous improvementYou Bring:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required (Mechanical preferred)Technical Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)Track record of developing Supplier Quality Management Systems from scratchQuality and technical experience in Tier 1 Powertrain Suppliers/OEMs is strongly preferred Expertise in GD&T (preferred)Practical experience in Problem Solving, DFMEA, DFM, APQP, Lean Six Sigma, and ASQ CQA CertificationsIn-depth knowledge of advanced product quality (APQP) and the full life cycle of product quality gates during product development (PDP)Prior experience in supplier quality or corporate quality (preferred)Self-motivated team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams with technical expertiseStrong analytical skills with experience in statistical process control (SPC) and data analysisProficiency in quality management software and toolsA Minimum of 8+ years' experience in Powertrain components is preferredA Minimum of 8+ years of leading/facilitating DFMEA/PFMEA/CP experience is strongly preferredA Minimum 8+ years' experience in identifying design risks and problem solving them with cross functional teams during prototype build phases is strongly preferredA Minimum of 8+ years' experience in MSA/SPC/Safe Launch is strongly preferredA Minimum of 8+ years of experience in DVP&R’s for Powertrain components is strongly preferredA Minimum of 8+ years' experience in analyzing Powertrain issues with developing resolutions and mitigations plans to protect product quality is strongly preferredA Minimum of 8+ years of experience facilitating/leading program DFM/DFA is preferredA Minimum of 8+years for experience in managing program timing & planning to identify quality risks proactively with mitigation plans to protect overall product qualityFlexibility in work schedule is required (to include evenings and weekends, as needed)At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.Additional Compensation and Benefits: 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
(Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)Base Pay Range (Annual)$156,600—$229,680 USDBy Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes
Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees
Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
