Lucid Motors · 3 days ago
Staff Engineer, Closures Structures
Newark, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$162K/yr - $237K/yr
5+ years expLucid Motors is a company focused on designing luxury electric vehicles that enhance the human experience. They are seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the design and development of automotive closures structural parts and assemblies, ensuring high performance and quality in their electric vehicle platforms.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Responsible for the design and development of automotive Closures Structural parts and assemblies such as Hoods, Fenders, Front and Rear Side Doors, Decklids and Tail Gates with a preference on aluminum or composite designs with knowledge of hinges and kinematic requirements from a blank page into production
Design with excellence at system and component level with great attention to every detail creating optimized for performance, size, weight, durability and cost
Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible
Work closely with other stake owners and attribute owners across the company such as Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, Design Studio, etc. to create world class designs
Collaboration with cross functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design
Collaboration with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality
Cross functionally work with Manufacturing, Design and Product Development as well as with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Stamping and Suppliers on items such as tool buy-offs and secondary component changes
Ability to create testing plan and conduct / coordinate physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved
Perform detailed analysis of section properties, materials and manufacturing processes through benchmarking activities to understand competitiveness of designs
Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs
Coordinate and communicate with interfacing suppliers
Effectively provide direction to others and negotiate a balanced solution
Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs
Determine required tolerances using GD&T
Travel domestically and internationally as required
Qualification
Required
5+ years of expertise in automotive Closures systems and sub-systems at OEM or supplier desired
Experience working with Class A surface data
Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly with the willingness to assemble your own parts
Experience in technology, system and supplier selection
Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent closures automotive experience
Preferred
Knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable Closures Structures such as castings, hot and cold stampings, extrusions, joining, etc., their advantages, and limitations
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
Detail oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach
Design release engineering experience including engineering change management and project management experiences
A strong understanding of various analysis tools such as ANSYS, OptiStruct, MatLab, ADAMS, etc
Proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical design problems
Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software (desired to do it)
Solid track record of successful system level integration
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Equity program
Discretionary annual incentive program
Company
Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$14.23BKey Investors
UberAyar Third Investment CompanyThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $975M
2025-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2025-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
Leadership Team
Marc Winterhoff
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
Peter Rawlinson
CTO and CEO
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