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 Vehicle Architecture 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!
What you’ll do
- Lead one of the new vehicle development for the Craftsmanship attribute on Lucid’s midsize platform
- Set sensorial targets and bring cross functional team together to drive both the Interior or Exterior development
- Maintain Fit & Finish target documentation with latest agreements and developments agreed with the cross-functional team
- Author & Review Lucid standards and design guidelines, to ensure the Craftsmanship team can capitalize on previous wins while pushing forward to keep an edge over competitors
- 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 Manager
- 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
- Supervise and report to the executive team 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
What you’ll bring
- A minimum of 5 years of Experience working as craftsmanship / perceived quality / Design Quality; relevant similar Studio Engineer experience will be considered
- Demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented person with design sensitivity for Exterior & Interior Components and Systems
- Understanding of the Craftsmanship role and impact beyond gap & flush targets
- Evidence of driving effectively and negotiating with 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 while keeping open communication within the Craftsmanship team
- Great technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills
- Ability to notice and address minute details that impact overall product perception
- A deep-seated commitment to achieving unparalleled quality in products
- Relentless drive to push the Craftsmanship & Perceived Quality attribute forward
- Demonstration of knowledge in a variety of manufacturing methods, injection molding, stamping, wrapping, CNC, back-injection, etc…
- Statistical data understanding
Advantageous
- Good logical reasoning and numeracy and literacy
- Two 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
- Demonstrated customer first approach
- 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 or Product Design 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)
$156,600—$229,680 USD
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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.
