Manager, Interiors Cabin

The role

You will lead and manage the Interiors engineering team. You will own the development and release of interior systems and drive cross-functional alignment.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the Interiors engineering team including direct reports
• Own development and release of interior systems
• Assist with technical direction to other engineers through coaching and mentoring
• Lead hiring and building the organization
• Drive cross-functional alignment including interface, testing, materials, and manufacturing
• Help Design Studio develop and release and engineer studio surfaces
• Ensure cost targets and part availability are met with supply chain
• Support vehicle level testing and vehicle safety development
• Approve and evaluate Engineering change requests (ECRs)
• Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive Interior Components and Systems industry benchmark, trends and supplier competencies
• Vehicle and product launch experience
• Experience delivering products to the assembly factory
• Experience creating/improving/establishing technical product specifications and timelines
• Experienced in using CAD to create 2D/3D concept drawings, Interior Components and Systems, packaging layouts and DFM studies
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or in a relevant discipline

Nice to have

• Flexibility and ability to adapt to achieve success in a fast-paced startup environment
• Several full program cycle experiences from concept to production launch in automotive Interior Components and Systems
• Profound knowledge of vehicle Interior Components and Systems and demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution
• A solid knowledge of plastic parts design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety and homologation requirements
• Strong competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T
• A strong desire to create the very best product
• CATIA V5/V6

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 is creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation. The company uses proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture to build vehicles like Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity.