Technical Specialist, Coverstock

The role

This person will own all aspects of coverstock materials, application, and processing from concept to product launch. They will lead coverstock development, material specification, and design optimization within the Polymer Technology team.

What you will do

• Lead coverstock development and implementation
• Manage material specification, vetting, selection, and qualification
• Perform design optimization, testing, DFM, and process improvements
• Provide technical guidance and education on polymers and coverstocks
• Solve problems and make holistic decisions regarding materials and processing
• Write and maintain standardization documents for coverstock materials and processes

Required qualifications

• B.S. in polymer engineering, textile engineering, material science or related field
• 8+ years’ experience supporting multiple systems in coverstock materials, engineering design, tooling, process and testing
• Experience leading material selection and shaping material/design/process/tooling strategy
• Must have worked in automotive development environment through complete product development process from concept to launch
• Good knowledge of coverstock materials (coated rolled goods, woven textiles, non-wovens)
• Proven experience developing new coverstock construction specific to automotive seating and trim applications
• Familiar with flat stock requirements and part design rules for function, manufacturing, and cost optimization
• Hands-on experience with secondary processes (lamination, wrapping, glueing/welding, back-injection)
• Confidence selecting material characterization standards for material qualification/validation and principal testing
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% if needed

Nice to have

• M.S. or PhD in relevant field
• Experience developing and implementing new test methods and material characterization

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Equity program
• Discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid creates mobility experiences through proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. The company uses deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production happening in-house.