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.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) Engineer to join our world-class Interior Components and Systems engineering team. The successful candidate will be a significant contributor to creating industry-leading Interior Components or Systems, with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality. This role involves interacting with suppliers, managing solutions up to and including tier-to-tier trials, NPI trials, and tracking testing results. The VAVE Engineer will ensure the timely and efficient implementation of solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
· Be a significant contributor to a world-class Interior Components and Systems engineering team.
· Create industry-leading Interior Components or Systems, with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality.
· Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems in the Lucid portfolio.
· Work interactively within a cross-functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, placing priority on the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system.
· 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 an innovative approach to supporting the development.
· Work with the current VAVE team to develop cost-effective value solutions.
· Interact with suppliers to manage solutions, including tier-to-tier trials and NPI trials.
· Track and analyze testing results to ensure the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
· Ensure timely and efficient implementation of value solutions.
· Analyze cost breakdowns and value streams.
Requirements:
· A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (for one or more: IP, Door trims, Consoles, Headliners, etc.).
· Proven experience in interior processes such as wrapping, injection molding, painting, and compression molding.
· Proven experience in VAVE and project management.
· Knowledge and understanding of automotive Interior Components and Systems industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier competencies.
· Experience in using CAD to create 2D/3D concept drawings, Interior Components and Systems, packaging layouts, and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred).
· Vehicle and product launch experience.
· Strong competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T.
· Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills.
· Flexibility and ability to adapt to achieve success in a fast-paced startup environment.
· Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
· One full program cycle experience from concept to production launch in automotive Interior Components and Systems.
· Profound knowledge of vehicle Interior Components and Systems and a demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution.
· A solid knowledge of plastic parts design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety, and homologation requirements.
· A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team.
· A practical hands-on approach to complement the theoretical.
Education:
· Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
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.
Salary Range: 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.
Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$114,400—$143,000 USD
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Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.
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