Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Rotor

The role

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Rotor will lead the design, development, installation, and launch of advanced rotor manufacturing equipment and processes. This role works with cross-functional teams to ensure rotor production systems meet safety, quality, cost, and throughput objectives.

What you will do

• Lead technical efforts of teams engaged in complex rotor manufacturing equipment development and process implementation.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for electric motor rotor assembly and component production lines.
• Prepare and procure all equipment, tooling, fixtures, gauges, and supporting systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to specify and engineer rotor production equipment.
• Lead projects from concept and process definition through commissioning, ramp-up, and production launch.
• Implement engineering solutions to support product design changes, quality improvements, and productivity enhancements.
• Utilize analytical problem-solving methodologies to resolve manufacturing issues and improve process capability.
• Use 3D modeling, simulation, and digital manufacturing tools to validate equipment designs, cycle times, ergonomics, and material flow.
• Work with controls engineers and equipment suppliers on system architecture, equipment I/O, machine sequencing, and automation strategies.
• Partner with layout engineering to develop and optimize rotor manufacturing line layouts and factory integration plans.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 5-8 years of experience in rotor manufacturing, electric motor production, automated assembly equipment, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering within the automotive or related industry
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

Nice to have

• Experience in electric motor rotor manufacturing equipment design, commissioning, optimization, and sustaining engineering
• Strong understanding of rotor assembly processes such as shaft insertion, magnet insertion, balancing, welding, adhesive dispensing, laser marking, inspection, and automated assembly methodologies
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives in complex cross-functional environments
• Strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, CATIA, DELMIA, and other manufacturing engineering tools
• Familiarity with industrial automation systems, robotics integration, machine controls, sensors, and manufacturing data collection systems
• Strong project management, equipment procurement, supplier management, and launch experience

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 exceptional mobility experiences through innovation. The company uses proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture to build luxury electric vehicles.