Senior Materials Science & Localization Lead

Senior Materials Science & Localization Lead

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We’re producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Materials Science & Localization Lead to spearhead our efforts in material innovation and regional sourcing optimization. This role will drive the development, validation, and localization of material solutions to meet performance, cost, regulatory, and sustainability goals across our global product portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Material Selection and Testing:
  Identify and evaluate materials for automotive components, ensuring performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Supply Chain Compliance:
  Collaborate with suppliers to ensure materials and components comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Chinese export control laws.
• Regulatory Adherence:
  Determine Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) for materials and components, coordinating with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) as needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work with design and manufacturing teams to integrate materials into vehicle systems.
• Innovation and Sustainability:
  Research and recommend advanced materials to improve vehicle efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with proven leadership in cross-border regulatory conversion projects, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Expertise in material properties and applications for automotive components.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ECCN classification, and supplier due diligence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Materials Science or a related field.
• Bilingual fluency in Mandarin and English preferred.
• Familiarity with CCC, REACH, RoHS, FMVSS, UFLPA, and related automotive material standards.

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.