Sr. Launch Engineer - Interiors & Exteriors

The role

This role supports vehicle launch, production ramp-up, and ongoing manufacturing operations. The engineer acts as a link between Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers, and Program Management for interior and exterior systems.

What you will do

• Lead launch and production support activities for vehicle interior and exterior systems.
• Support prototype, pilot, pre-production, and Start of Production (SOP) builds.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality, fit and finish, gap and flush, craftsmanship, manufacturing, and supplier-related issues.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, Program Management, and Design Engineering teams.
• Track, prioritize, and drive closure of launch issues and mitigate risks.
• Support process improvements focused on quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Act as the on-site engineering representative during critical launch activities and production escalations.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 + years of automotive engineering experience in Interiors, Exteriors, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, Quality, or Launch Engineering.
• Strong understanding of automotive products, manufacturing processes, and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, or similar tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensional reports, and technical data.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with global engineering teams, including flexibility for early-morning or evening meetings.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting vehicle launches, pilot builds, or manufacturing ramp-ups.
• Experience in development and launching systems in interior or exterior systems (concept to launch).
• Technical expertise in automotive interior and/or exterior systems.
• Experience working directly with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and automotive quality systems.
• Experience in using 3DX and CATIA

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
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid’s equity program
• Eligible employees may participate in a 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.