Sr. Engineer, Craftsmanship

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Newark, CA
114K-172K Annually
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Join Lucid's Craftsmanship team as a Senior Engineer responsible for fit and finish, colors, and final quality check on new and legacy vehicles before production. Benchmark competitors, set targets, develop critical sections, work with design and manufacturing teams, ensure quality targets are met, propose enhancements, evaluate sensory aspects, and collaborate with suppliers.
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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.

Under the Chief Engineering Organization, our Craftsmanship team is looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to work on the Design Execution & Perceived Quality of the next generation of products at Lucid! Our approach for this role here is cradle to grave, from initial sketch & concept phase up until the production phase. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptionally well-crafted experience to our customers, every detail counts!    
 
 
Role 

  • Have a good understanding of the Lucid Design DNA 
  • Benchmark competitor vehicles relevant to projects and provide insightful analysis to engineering and creative design teams 
  • Set targets and bring cross functional team together and drive either the Interior or Exterior development for fit & finish targets, depending on the program needs 
  • Work with the Design Studio, Design Engineering, Dimensional and Advanced Manufacturing teams to ensure that the targets are achievable in volume production 
  • Review surfaces & CAD design to highlight attribute risks to the Craftsmanship Technical Specialist 
  • Propose alternative surface, cutline and interface execution to Design Studio for better perceived quality results 
  • Advise on minimum section requirements depending on materials & manufacturing process to the CAS team 
  • Work alongside the Craftsmanship Tech Specialist on Cubing events to deliver part maturation and ensure highest levels of craftsmanship in production 
  • Evaluate and support the improvement of sensory aspects of our products 

 
 
Qualifications 

  • Proven experience in one of more areas of craftsmanship / perceived quality with 3-5 years of relevant experience 
  • Demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented person with good design sensitivity for both Exterior & Interior Components and Systems 
  • Evidence of driving effectively cross-functional teams to achieve results and exceed customers’ expectations 
  • Mechanical Engineering and GD&T understanding 
  • Structured and organized approach to work, able to multitask and keep an overview of the program 
  • Great technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills 
  • Exceptional ability to notice and address minute details that impact overall product perception 
  • A deep-seated commitment to achieving unparalleled quality in products 

 

Advantageous 

  • Good logical reasoning and numeracy and literacy 
  • One full program cycle experience from concept to production launch in automotive Exterior and Interior Components and Systems 
  • Strong competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T 
  • A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team with always the customer in mind 
  • A practical hands-on approach to complement the theoretical 
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field 

 
 
Education 

  • Bachelor's degree in Science degree in an Engineering discipline  

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)

$114,400$171,600 USD

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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. 

 

The Company
HQ: Newark, CA
2,635 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.

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