Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Drive Unit

Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Drive Unit

Newark, CA

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.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Drive Unit will lead the advance Manufacturing team to design new Powertrain equipment  
Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Drive Unit will work closely with Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, Facilities, Product Engineering, New Product Introduction and other cross‑functional teams to ensure Powertrain equipment is properly designed and installed.

You will:

• Manage a team of advanced manufacturing engineers to guide them through all stages of capital projects.
• Lead technical efforts of teams engaged in complex equipment engineering development: feasibility, design for manufacturing, equipment and process design reviews, testing and prototyping, factory and site acceptance testing.
• Understand manufacturing process and equipment requirements for Stator, Rotor Inverter, E-motor assembly and end of line test.
• Work cross-functionally with all disciplines involved in specifying and executing CAPEX equipment.
• Efficiently implement engineering solutions on manufacturing equipment based on product design changes.
• Report on project deliverables and escalations.

You bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, STEM or related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• Experience with people management.
• 8+ years in Powertrain E‑Motor Equipment / Manufacturing / Process Engineering.
• Experience working with robotics, end of arm tooling, pick and place automation, material handling, fluid dispensing, vision systems, conveyors, laser cleaning and welding, DC tools and presses, dynos and end of line test equipment, winding and spin balance equipment.
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives in complex environments.
• Possesses strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company.
• Utilize analytic problem‑solving skills, including knowledge of 8D, Six Sigma, DOE or similar certifications/ disciplines.
• Use of 3D modeling and simulations to validate equipment designs.
• Familiarity with equipment control systems, equipment I/Os and basic machine coding logic.
• Layout engineering to prepare and optimize production line layouts.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Catia and Delmia, and GD&T.
• High volume production equipment design including Automated, semi automated and manual processes.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Lucid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.