Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Electronics
Lucid Motors · Southfield, United States · 16h ago
About Lucid
At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.
We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.
Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Electronics & ADAS
About Lucid
At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid's proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our "Compromise Nothing™" approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity.
In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that redefine their segments, delivering exceptional range, performance, and craftsmanship. By refusing to settle, you can help shape the future of mobility and build products that transform the driving experience.
About the Team
The Corporate Supplier Industrialization team enables the industrialization of innovative products on aggressive development timelines across Lucid's global supply base. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and supplier partners, the team ensures groundbreaking technologies are successfully launched into production while maintaining the highest standards of quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
As part of this team, you will play a critical role in bridging product development and manufacturing execution, helping suppliers develop robust production processes that support Lucid's next generation of electric vehicle technologies.
About the Role
We are seeking a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Electronics & ADAS to lead supplier industrialization activities for electronic systems, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and related components across Lucid's global supply base.
This highly visible role requires deep technical expertise in electronics manufacturing and supplier development. You will partner closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and supplier teams to ensure innovative electronic products can be successfully industrialized and launched without compromising quality, reliability, or manufacturability.
The ideal candidate combines strong supplier industrialization experience with hands-on knowledge of ECUs, PCBAs, sensors, antennas, and electronics manufacturing processes. You must be equally comfortable influencing product development decisions and working directly with suppliers to create innovative manufacturing and quality control solutions.
What You'll Own
Supplier Industrialization & Launch Readiness
- Own supplier industrialization activities for Electronics and ADAS commodity suppliers from product development through mass production.
- Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities from design release through PPAP approval and production launch.
- Ensure suppliers achieve manufacturing readiness, quality targets, capacity requirements, and launch timing commitments.
- Streamline lessons learned and best practices across vehicle programs and supplier partners.
Technical Leadership & Product Development
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering teams to align supplier capabilities with product requirements.
- Support supplier selection activities by evaluating technical and manufacturing readiness.
- Ensure manufacturing requirements and quality expectations are incorporated throughout the product development process.
- Lead Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/A) reviews and drive implementation of manufacturing improvements.
- Partner directly with suppliers to develop new manufacturing techniques and process controls required to meet challenging product specifications.
Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Perform supplier assessments, manufacturing audits, process evaluations, and site inspections.
- Develop supplier improvement plans and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor and report supplier performance metrics, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, productivity, and manufacturing excellence.
Change Management & Program Execution
- Lead and track all supplier-driven Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Change Management/Product Change Notification (CM-PCN) activities.
- Ensure changes are properly validated, implemented, and communicated across stakeholders.
- Identify manufacturing and program risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
- Provide regular updates to leadership regarding supplier performance, program status, KPIs, risks, and improvement plans.
Production Support & Problem Resolution
- Partner with Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Material Planning, and Plant Supplier Quality teams to protect production operations from supplier quality issues.
- Lead root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Support system builds, prototype builds, validation builds, and launch activities.
- Define incoming inspection requirements and drive supplier containment activities when necessary.
- Ensure sustainable, long-term improvements are implemented and verified.
What You'll Bring
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of supplier industrialization, supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or related experience supporting electronic products and systems.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting:
- Electronic Control Units (ECUs)
- Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs)
- Sensors
- Antennas
- Automotive electronic components
- Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes and quality standards.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Hands-on experience with:
- IATF 16949
- APQP
- PPAP
- SPC
- MSA
- FMEA
- DOE
- DFM/A
- GD&T
- Strong analytical, technical writing, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally between 25% and 75% as business needs require.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Automotive industry experience supporting Electronics and ADAS systems.
- Certifications such as:
- ASQ Certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- IPC-A-610
- IPC/WHMA-A-620
- Experience working with advanced automotive electronics, connectivity systems, autonomous driving systems, sensors, and embedded hardware.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using Smartsheet, JMP, Minitab, JIRA, and Tableau.
- Demonstrated ability to influence suppliers, drive change, and solve highly complex manufacturing and quality challenges.
- Self-starter with a hands-on, data-driven, and collaborative approach to problem solving.
Work Requirement
This role requires close collaboration with suppliers and Lucid facilities globally. Candidates must be comfortable working across multiple cultures, time zones, and manufacturing environments.
Travel requirements range from approximately 25% to 75% and may include both planned and short-notice domestic and international travel to supplier and Lucid locations worldwide.
Compensation & Benefits:Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
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