Launch Quality Engineer, Stamping/BiW/Paint

The role

This role supports launch quality for new vehicle programs, from product and process development through prototype, pilot, pre-production, Start of Production and early ramp-up. The engineer coordinates cross-functional launch quality deliverables, verifies readiness at key milestones and drives issue management.

What you will do

• Execute the Launch Quality Plan for assigned vehicle systems, areas or commodities.
• Track quality deliverables from development through Start of Production and early ramp-up.
• Support prototype, pilot and pre-production builds, including root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Coordinate cross-functional design and manufacturing quality deliverables such as APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, PPAP and Control Plans.
• Assess Clear-to-Build and Quality Operations readiness with manufacturing and supplier teams.
• Verify that new or changed parts, processes, tools and equipment are validated and ready for launch.
• Support installation, commissioning and validation of production lines and equipment from a quality-readiness view.
• Monitor supplier part maturity, PPAP status and incoming quality performance.
• Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective action for launch and early field issues.
• Track launch quality KPIs and prepare status and escalation reports for leadership.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Quality Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in automotive product development, Launch Quality, Program Quality or related operations.
• Practical experience with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVPR, Control Plans, process validation and issue management.
• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor, support launch schedules and build events, and travel as required by program needs.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVPR, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, process validation, Quality gates and structured problem-solving methods.
• Ability to coordinate complex cross-functional launch deliverables.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications, drawings and validation requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with PLM, MES, QMS and quality-data systems.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting new vehicle launches, major product changes or plant launches through Start of Production and ramp-up.
• Experience supporting prototype, pilot or pre-production builds.
• Greenfield plant, EV manufacturing or major plant expansion experience.
• Working knowledge of vehicle systems and architecture, connecting part-, system- and vehicle-level Critical-to-Quality requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off; salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligibility for Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.

Before you apply

• Applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.
• Recruitment agency resumes are not accepted.

About the company

Lucid designs, engineers and manufactures electric vehicles, including Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, with design, engineering and production done in-house. The company describes its approach as Compromise Nothing.