Sr. Technical Quality Engineering Specialist; Chassis and Safety Restraints

Sr. Technical Quality Engineering Specialist (Chassis and Safety Restraints)

Phoenix, AZ

Role Overview

Assuring the quality of a premium electric vehicle begins long before Start of Production, and this role exists to guarantee the performance of chassis and safety restraint systems throughout product development, validation, launch, and production. As a Sr. Technical Quality Engineering Specialist, you will embed quality engineering discipline from early design through production—applying core quality tools, leading root‑cause investigations, and partnering across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve issues before they reach the customer.

What You'll Own

• Early Engineering & DFM:
  Evaluate new components and systems for manufacturability and assembly feasibility, provide DFM input during concept, prototype, and design‑freeze phases, and participate in design reviews to embed quality, lessons learned, and risk mitigation early.
• Quality Tools & Engineering Analysis:
  Apply core quality methods including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC, and lead or support DFMEA and PFMEA reviews using structured problem‑solving (8D, 5‑Why, Ishikawa) to drive root cause and corrective action.
• Root Cause Analysis & Issue Closure:
  Lead cross‑functional investigations across design, process, supplier, and build issues; drive containment, corrective action validation, and issue closure across program phases; and document and integrate lessons learned.
• GD&T & Dimensional Engineering:
  Interpret engineering drawings using GD&T standards, perform tolerance stack‑ups, and resolve dimensional issues in partnership with engineering and metrology teams.
• Prototype, DV, and PV Build Support:
  Provide on‑site quality support across all build phases—identifying defects, tracking issues, ensuring corrective actions, and validating design intent, part readiness, and process capability.
• Manufacturing & Supplier Quality
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with manufacturing to confirm process capability and stability, support supplier PPAPs, incoming quality issues, and technical reviews, and participate in audits, line walks, and containment activities.

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of automotive quality or engineering experience.
• Experience supporting chassis and safety restraint systems, including suspension, steering, brakes, wheels/tires, subframes, seat belts, airbags, and related occupant protection components.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and tolerance analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and core quality tools.
• Prototype, DV, and PV build support experience.
• Proven root cause and issue‑closure capability.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position.

Preferred

• Premium or performance automotive chassis quality experience.
• Familiarity with safety restraint and occupant‑protection validation requirements (e.g., FMVSS).
• EV industry experience.

Work Requirement

This role is fully onsite at our Arizona facility.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: [Compensation Range TBD]. Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity

Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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