Sr. Engineer, Interiors

The role

You will support the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems in the Lucid portfolio. This includes working on hard trim, soft trim, instrument panels, door trims, consoles, headliners, and related assemblies.

What you will do

• Support assigned products throughout the development lifecycle from concept to production support.
• Create interior solutions meeting cost, mass, timing, and manufacturing objectives.
• Develop and maintain engineering deliverables including CAD models, DVP&R, and DFMEAs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve program milestones.
• Lead technical engagement with suppliers including sourcing, design reviews, and negotiations.
• Utilize CAD and engineering analysis tools to develop manufacturable designs.
• Provide technical leadership during prototype, validation, and production builds.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovative tools and processes.
• Mentor and support junior engineers through technical guidance and coaching.
• Demonstrate end-to-end ownership for assigned systems and projects.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5 + years of experience in the design, development, validation, release, and launch of automotive Interior Components and Systems.
• Experience with soft trim, hard trim, instrument panels, door trims, center consoles, headliners, pillars, package trays, decorative trim, or related assemblies.
• Experience leading products through the complete development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of automotive interior systems, materials, manufacturing processes, industry benchmarks, and supplier capabilities.
• Experience developing engineering deliverables including product specifications, DVP&R, DFMEA, and validation plans.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD tools.
• Vehicle launch experience including prototype builds and production readiness reviews.
• Experience collaborating across Design, Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Program Management.
• Supplier management experience including feasibility reviews, sourcing, and technical negotiations.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause investigation skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience developing premium or luxury automotive interior systems.
• Experience launching multiple vehicle programs from concept through production.
• Experience with APQP, GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, FMEA facilitation, and automotive quality processes.
• Working knowledge of craftsmanship, fit-and-finish, durability, NVH, ergonomics, safety, and customer-perceived quality requirements.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical development activities across global teams.

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.