Supplier Industrialization Manager, Powertrain DU and Metals

The role

You will lead and develop a team of Supplier Industrialization Engineers for Metals and Drive Unit commodities. You will own supplier development and production readiness from sourcing through launch, ramp-up, and post-launch stabilization.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop Supplier Industrialization Engineers.
• Own supplier industrialization from sourcing through Start of Production and post-launch stabilization.
• Drive completion and quality of APQP and PPAP deliverables.
• Provide manufacturing leadership across various metal and drive unit components.
• Lead data-driven risk mitigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Program Management, and Operations.
• Improve supplier quality, delivery, capacity, and cost using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, supplier quality, supplier industrialization, or product launch.
• 5+ years of people leadership and team management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong command of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, Run-at-Rate, capacity validation, launch readiness reviews, and AIAG Core Tools.
• Hands-on experience with metal manufacturing processes, including casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, and assembly.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
• Ability to communicate industrialization status, risks, and recovery plans to suppliers, cross-functional partners, and senior leadership.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business.
• ASQ CQE, CMQ/OE, Six Sigma Black Belt, or an equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting electric vehicle or powertrain programs, including eMotor, gearbox, drive unit, or transmission manufacturing.
• Knowledge of battery electric vehicle architecture and high-volume automotive launch programs.
• Experience leading global supplier networks across North America, Europe, and Asia.

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 160 hours paid time off
• Equity program
• Discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid creates exceptional mobility experiences through innovation and proprietary technology. The company uses deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production happening in-house.