Manager, Drive Unit

The role

The Manager, Drive Unit leads a team of up to six full-time engineers. This person develops KPIs, mentors employees, and partners with core engineering leaders on workload prioritization and engineering decisions.

What you will do

• Develop a team of product engineers to address product and multi-variable problems within Drive Unit System
• Empower the team to solve complex component and system level problems using standard problem-solving techniques and Design of Experiments
• Enforce data driven proactive problem solving, root cause analysis and issue avoidance
• Establish technical depth in Electric Drive Unit hardware and its interface with other systems
• Create an environment of trust and efficient work culture
• Manage conflicts and escalation from several functions in the plant
• Develop organizational processes and tools to improve productivity
• Empower the team to execute product change management

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with 10+ years of automotive experience in design and release of vehicle attributes, or Master of Science degree with 8+ years of aut
• Experience in product problem solving using 8D, 7 Step, RedX, DMAIC or similar methodologies
• Experience in setting clear KPIs and charter for the team from broader vision and mission statements
• Prior experience working as resident hardware engineer in a plant environment
• Technical depth in automotive drive unit assemblies and associated interfaces
• Proficient in electric drive unit EOL functionality tests and associated dynamometer test specifications
• Experience in product development or improvement of electric drive units and gearbox
• Proficiency in Catia or 3DX, stack up analysis (2D and 3D), and SQL
• Able to coach and develop talent through technical and administrative challenges
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills using Atlassian products
• Experience in using DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, DFM, and RCA with cross-functional teams
• Prior experience in leading people and working in manufacturing environment

Nice to have

• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) or certification in engineering fundamentals
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• RedX apprentice/Journeyman 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 proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. The company uses deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production happening in-house.