Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Wire Harness

The role

The Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer leads industrialization strategy and manufacturing readiness for wiring harness suppliers. This role involves driving supplier capability, mitigating manufacturing risks, and partnering with engineering and supply chain teams to ensure successful program execution.

What you will do

• Lead the industrialization strategy and manufacturing readiness of wiring harness suppliers.
• Drive supplier capability development through APQP, PPAP, process audits, and risk assessments.
• Influence product design, sourcing decisions, and manufacturing strategies.
• Serve as the technical authority for supplier manufacturing.
• Lead critical escalations and mentor engineering teams.
• Establish best practices across the supplier network.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in automotive engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, supplier industrialization, or product launch environments.
• 7+ years of direct experience industrializing wiring harnesses, high-voltage cables, power distribution systems, electromechanical assemblies, or similar automotive components.
• Proven history of successfully launching multiple automotive programs from sourcing through SOP.
• In-depth knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and applicable USCAR standards.
• Knowledge of metrology, inspection methods, and measurement equipment.
• Technical expertise in automotive power distribution design and manufacturing, including safety and testing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of AIAG Core Tools, particularly APQP and PPAP.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills to influence technical and business decisions.

Nice to have

• VDA 6.3 auditor certification and/or experience
• 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
• Salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Equity program
• Discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

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