Engineering & IT - Design Engineer

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Summary:

• Candidate Location Requirements:
  Arizona or Michigan
• If hybrid, # of days contractor will be required to work onsite: 100% onsite - Flexible based on performance
• Daily Schedule & OT estimate: M-F 40 hours/week, No OT
• Expenses/ Expected Travel (Y/N):
  Potential in the future
• Chance for Extension (Y/N): 12 month contract
• Equipment or Software
  
  Required:
  
  Engineering PC

• Years of Experience
  
  Required:
  
  4+ overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required:
  Bachelor's degree is required to be eligible for this role.
• Disqualifiers:
  Candidates not local to Arizona or Michigan.
• Best vs. Average:
  See JD
• Performance Indicators:
  Performance will be assessed based on quality of work

• 1. Minimum 4 years experience as a detail‑oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.)
• 2. Minimum 4 years of knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities
• 3. Minimum 4 years experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP

• Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: ASAP
• Hard Skills Assessment Process:
  The assessment process will include 2-3 rounds
• Required Candidate Preparation:
  Refresh on fundamentals
• Lead Engineers will interview
• Manager will interview
• Final round will be at Director level

• Be a significant contributor to a world‑class Interior Components and Systems engineering team
• Create industry‑leading Interior Components and Systems with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality
• Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems across the Lucid portfolio
• Work collaboratively within a cross‑functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, prioritizing overall vehicle benefit above individual systems
• Collaborate with interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on‑time delivery of Lucid Interior Components and Systems
• Employ and develop effective tools and innovative approaches to support product development

• 4+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail‑oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities
• Experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP
• Proficiency in CAD for 2D/3D concept drawings, interior components and systems, packaging layouts, and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred)
• Vehicle and product launch experience

• Flexibility and adaptability to succeed in a fast‑paced startup environment
• Experience completing one full program cycle from concept to production launch in automotive interior components and systems
• Profound knowledge of vehicle interior systems with a demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution
• Strong understanding of plastic part design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety, and homologation requirements
• Competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T
• A strong desire to create exceptional products as part of a highly capable team
• A practical, hands‑on approach that complements theoretical knowledge
• Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline