Manager, Powertrain Production Operations

The role

This leader owns end-to-end 24/7 production execution for Drive Unit and HV Battery assembly shops at a greenfield facility. The role involves establishing the production organization from scratch, recruiting employees, and driving performance from commissioning through volume ramp-up.

What you will do

• Own 24/7 production execution for DU and HV Battery assembly shops across all shifts
• Deliver committed production volume, OEE, FPY, and cost-per-unit targets
• Own operational budget including labor, overtime, consumables, and conversion cost performance
• Build the production organization from ground up including shift managers, supervisors, team leads, and operators
• Own Safe Launch, run-at-rate, and capacity verification governance
• Chair Launch Readiness Reviews, Layered Process Audits, and Process Confirmation routines
• Lead QRQC / War Room escalation during launch and ramp-up phases
• Define, cascade, and govern production KPIs
• Lead tiered accountability daily management routines
• Build workforce and Saudi nationals capability through structured OJT and knowledge transfer

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related manufacturing discipline
• 10+ years in automotive/EV manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years in senior production leadership
• Demonstrated large-scale production leadership (150+ employees) in an OEM or Tier-1 environment
• Strong track record delivering SQDCPE performance under IATF 16949 framework
• Fluent in English
• Demonstrated experience with commissioning, FAT/SAT, launch, production readiness or high-volume manufacturing ramp within the role discipline
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP/change control, machine/HV safety and traceability requirements

Nice to have

• Master's / MBA
• EV Powertrain greenfield launch and volume ramp experience
• Arabic
• EV OEM experience
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt
• SAP/MES fluency

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• Salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Equity program
• Discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid creates exceptional mobility experiences through innovation and proprietary technology. They utilize deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across global offices and manufacturing facilities.