Manager, Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Chassis - Suspension and Structures

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-contrast="none">About Lucid</span></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":210,"335559739":210,"335559740":300}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.</span></p></div><h2>About the Role</h2>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Manager, Supplier Industrialization Engineering, Chassis Suspension & Structures</strong> 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<h2>What You'll Own</h2>
<h3>Supplier Industrialization Strategy & Leadership</h3>
<ul>
<li>Develop and execute supplier industrialization strategies and roadmaps for Chassis Suspension and Structures commodities.</li>
<li>Establish organizational goals, metrics, and operational plans aligned with broader company objectives.</li>
<li>Lead regular business reviews to evaluate supplier readiness, launch status, manufacturing risks, and industrialization effectiveness.</li>
<li>Drive escalation management, risk mitigation planning, and executive-level communications for critical supplier issues.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Team Development & People Leadership</h3>
<ul>
<li>Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing global team of Supplier Industrialization Engineers and technical leads.</li>
<li>Build technical expertise across chassis suspension and structural commodities while ensuring appropriate coverage and support for ongoing programs.</li>
<li>Establish performance goals, OKRs, and development plans that promote accountability, growth, and operational excellence.</li>
<li>Conduct regular performance, development, and career planning discussions with team members.</li>
</ul>
<h3>New Product Introduction & Launch Readiness</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lead supplier industrialization efforts supporting new product introduction and vehicle launch activities.</li>
<li>Partner closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Corporate Quality teams.</li>
<li>Oversee supplier assessments, manufacturing feasibility reviews, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/A) reviews, APQP execution, and PPAP approvals.</li>
<li>Ensure suppliers are fully prepared to support launch timing, quality targets, and volume ramp requirements.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement</h3>
<ul>
<li>Build strong supplier partnerships focused on quality, delivery, process capability, and operational excellence.</li>
<li>Analyze supplier performance data, identify trends, and implement improvement initiatives across the supply base.</li>
<li>Lead supplier risk assessments and mitigation strategies to minimize launch and production disruptions.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement using data-driven decision-making and industry best practices.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Production Support & Quality Excellence</h3>
<ul>
<li>Ensure timely resolution of supplier manufacturing and quality issues through structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with plant quality, manufacturing, materials planning, logistics, warehousing, and supplier quality teams to minimize production interruptions.</li>
<li>Establish sustainable supplier processes that support long-term quality and manufacturing performance throughout mass production.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Industry Leadership</h3>
<ul>
<li>Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, manufacturing innovations, and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Serve as the voice of Supplier Industrialization for Chassis Suspension and Structures commodities.</li>
<li>Prepare and present supplier performance, launch status, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>What You'll Bring</h2>
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.</li>
<li>8+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, supplier industrialization, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or related functions.</li>
<li>8+ years of experience supporting chassis suspension and structural systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment.</li>
<li>3+ years of people leadership experience managing Supplier Industrialization Engineers, technical leads, or similar engineering organizations.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of supplier industrialization methodologies including:
<ul>
<li>APQP</li>
<li>PPAP</li>
<li>FMEA</li>
<li>MSA</li>
<li>SPC</li>
<li>GD&T</li>
<li>DFM/A</li>
<li>IATF 16949</li>
<li>ISO-based quality systems</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience conducting supplier audits, process assessments, and manufacturing readiness reviews.</li>
<li>Strong program management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to travel up to 75% globally.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Experience supporting one or more of the following chassis commodities:
<ul>
<li>Axle Assemblies</li>
<li>Subframes</li>
<li>Control Arms</li>
<li>Control Links</li>
<li>Stabilizer Bars and Links</li>
<li>Dampers</li>
<li>Coil Springs</li>
<li>Struts</li>
<li>Air Suspension Systems</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Previous greenfield manufacturing or factory launch experience.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle startup experience.</li>
<li>Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.</li>
<li>Certifications such as:
<ul>
<li>PMP</li>
<li>Lead Auditor</li>
<li>ASQ Certification</li>
<li>Six Sigma Black Belt</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.</li>
<li>Experience with Smartsheet, JMP, Minitab, JIRA, and Tableau.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Work Requirement</h2>
<p>This position requires global collaboration across suppliers and Lucid facilities. The successful candidate must be comfortable working across multiple time zones and cultures while supporting supplier operations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.</p>
<p>Travel requirements are expected to range from 25% to 75%, depending on program phase, supplier readiness activities, and launch support needs.</p>
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<div>At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.</div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div>
<div><strong>Salary Range</strong>: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.</div>
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<div> </div></div><div class="title">Base Pay Range (Annual)</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$124,800</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$183,040 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div>
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