Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Wire Harness

The role

The Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer drives supplier manufacturing readiness from sourcing through SOP. This role involves supporting new product introductions, process validation, and supplier performance improvement for wiring harness systems.

What you will do

• Lead supplier industrialization activities for assigned wiring harness suppliers.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, process validation, manufacturing audits, and supplier development activities.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support supplier issue resolution, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and production launch activities.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, supplier industrialization, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of direct experience supporting wiring harnesses, HV cables, power distribution systems, electromechanical assemblies, or similar automotive components.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and AIAG Core Tools.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, VDA requirements, ISO standards, and applicable USCAR specifications.
• Experience conducting supplier process audits, manufacturing assessments, and launch readiness reviews.
• Knowledge of wiring harness manufacturing processes, including crimping, splicing, assembly, routing, electrical testing, and validation methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills.
• Experience leading technical organizations, mentoring engineers, and developing engineering standards.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Black Belt certification

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 mobility experiences through innovation and proprietary technology. The company uses deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production happening in-house.