Lucid Motors · 1 day ago
Staff Quality Engineer, Paint
Casa Grande, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expLucid Motors is a leading company in luxury electric vehicles, dedicated to innovative design and sustainability. As a Staff Quality Engineer within the Lucid Paint Shop, you will oversee the paint manufacturing process, ensuring quality standards are met while driving continuous improvement and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Oversee the paint manufacturing process from a quality perspective, ensuring all operations align with Lucid’s overall quality strategy
Develop and implement quality-focused engineering trials to confirm materials meet industry standards and internal quality objectives
Coordinate with Process Engineers to determine material processes that are best suited for manufacturing equipment while maintaining compliance with quality requirements
Establish and enforce high-quality results for coating systems, validating process specifications and ensuring adherence to quality standards
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for paint-related defects using advanced quality tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D)
Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to align material development with functional, aesthetic, and quality requirements
Train and mentor quality technicians on inspection techniques and quality standards
Ensure proper use and calibration of specialized inspection equipment (e.g., Elcometer, Wavescan, BYK-maci, PELT)
Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and 6S standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in automotive paint quality or process engineering (OEM or Tier 1 preferred)
Strong knowledge of paint shop processes: pre-treatment/e-coat, primer/basecoat/clearcoat systems, robotic application, and curing ovens
Proficiency in quality methodologies (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC) and problem-solving tools
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Flexibility to support production schedules, including nights and weekends as needed
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Company
Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.
1001-5000 employees
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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
CEO and CTO
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