Manager, Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Chassis - Suspension and Structures

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At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.

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We are seeking a Manager, Supplier Industrialization Engineering, Chassis Suspension & Structures to lead a global team of Supplier Industrialization Engineers and Leads responsible for driving supplier readiness, manufacturing excellence, and launch success across critical chassis systems.

This highly visible leadership role will be responsible for developing supplier industrialization strategies, building a high-performing global team, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure innovative designs can be successfully manufactured without compromising quality, reliability, or execution timing.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading global supplier industrialization organizations, developing supplier capability strategies, managing complex product launches, and driving continuous improvement across high-volume automotive manufacturing operations. This role requires frequent interaction with suppliers and Lucid teams across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

• Develop and execute supplier industrialization strategies and roadmaps for Chassis Suspension and Structures commodities.
• Establish organizational goals, metrics, and operational plans aligned with broader company objectives.
• Lead regular business reviews to evaluate supplier readiness, launch status, manufacturing risks, and industrialization effectiveness.
• Drive escalation management, risk mitigation planning, and executive‑level communications for critical supplier issues.

• Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop a high‑performing global team of Supplier Industrialization Engineers and technical leads.
• Build technical expertise across chassis suspension and structural commodities while ensuring appropriate coverage and support for ongoing programs.
• Establish performance goals, OKRs, and development plans that promote accountability, growth, and operational excellence.
• Conduct regular performance, development, and career planning discussions with team members.

• Lead supplier industrialization efforts supporting new product introduction and vehicle launch activities.
• Partner closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Corporate Quality teams.
• Oversee supplier assessments, manufacturing feasibility reviews, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/A) reviews, APQP execution, and PPAP approvals.
• Ensure suppliers are fully prepared to support launch timing, quality targets, and volume ramp requirements.

• Build strong supplier partnerships focused on quality, delivery, process capability, and operational…