Lucid Motors · 3 days ago
Process Sustaining Engineer, 2nd Shift
Casa Grande, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expLucid Motors is a company focused on luxury electric vehicles and innovative mobility solutions. They are seeking a highly motivated Process Sustaining Engineer to enhance manufacturing operations by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency standards are met.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Monitor the key performance indicator metrics (scorecard) to drive actions to improve safety, productivity, quality while decreasing cost and inventory
Design robust manufacturing processes to deliver high volume production with a high safety standards and ergonomic conditions
Maintain work instruction sheets (WIS)
Design fixtures (Assistance and locating strategy fixtures)
Develop First Time Through (FTT) targets
Establish a strong network with Engineering (PVE/NPI), Launch and/or Advanced manufacturing to support required changes to various products
Evaluate change impacts on the GA area facilities, tooling and processes by evaluating project time lines, requesting FMEA's, Safety Risk Assessments, layout changes and validating process final feasibility to deliver a process that meet the Safety, Quality and Delivery performance expectations
Drive the change management (PCR/ECR/DR) process by ensuring compliance to communicate and coordinate the change with the production team
Coordinate tooling and facility changes and equipment installations with the Tooling & Facilities engineer
Serves as a liaison between production and the supporting areas (Launch, PVE, NPI, IE, Logistics, Supplier) regarding any process change, deviation process or production issue
Utilize analytic problem-solving skills, including knowledge of 8D, Six Sigma, DOE, or similar certifications/ disciplines to drive continuous improvement initiatives for safety, cost, delivery and quality
Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce and avoid different types of waste
Responsible for achieving quality targets (FTT) including the development of quality control plans and statistical process control (SPC) that supports variability reduction (Six Sigma)
Lead the team throughout the Root Cause and Containment Analysis (RCCA) process to implement Interim (ICA) and permanent (PCA) corrective actions for quality concerns
Participate during line balancing activities with production and the involved supporting areas (IE, Material Flow Eng, MES, Tooling)
Maintain and verify the Bill of Material (B.O.M) and the Bill of Process (B.O.P) to ensure the manufacturing process is running at the latest level
Support the productive areas for having a better understanding about the process (Bill of Process, Critical to Safety and Critical to Quality)
Responsible to follow up the achievement of Quality Management System (QMS-ISO 9001) in the manufacturing areas
Ensure For New Model Programs there is an Ergo Assessment, Safety Risk Assessment and a Work Station Readiness, and issues were identified and documented for a proper follow up
Develop and implement PFMEA standards and policies
Identify, trial, and implement any new tools, equipment and processes that could improve quality, delivery, safety and manpower efficiency
Develop and implement training programs for production associates
Prepare and procure all items for workstation readiness before and during launches (Static and Dynamic readiness)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or STEM Degree, Master's preferred
Minimum 4+ years of experience in manufacturing Process
General understand of structuring Bill of Material
Experience working with the following equipment: robotics, end of arm tooling, pick and place automation, position sensors, material handling, fluid dispensing, deflection analysis, vision systems, conveyor, and laser cleaning/ metrology
Proven experience in designing jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support manufacturing and assembly processes
Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent 3D design platforms
Strong understanding of design-for-manufacturability (DFM) principles, with a focus on automotive industry standards and best practices
Manufacturing processes and methods knowledge
Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, design standards, and technical specifications
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, and production) to ensure fixture designs meet performance, safety, and cost requirements
Familiarity with material selection, manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, welding, additive manufacturing), and surface treatments relevant to fixture design
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in design validation and continuous improvement initiatives
Possesses strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company
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
CEO and CTO
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