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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Drive Unit

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Job Description

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain Drive Unit, is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for electric drive units within the powertrain domain. This role ensures robust process design, equipment specification, and launch readiness for new programs, while driving continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing technologies.

You will:

  • Lead the design and validation of manufacturing processes for drive unit assembly, including stator, rotor, gearbox, and final assembly
  • Manage capital projects from concept through launch, including budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination
  • Lead site installation and commissioning through to handover
  • Develop PFMEAs, control plans, and process flow diagrams to ensure quality and reliability
  • Collaborate with product engineering to ensure manufacturability of new designs
  • Specify, source, and commission manufacturing equipment and tooling for drive unit production
  • Lead equipment acceptance trials (FAT/SAT) and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards
  • Support program milestones and ensure manufacturing readiness for SOP (Start of Production)
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and improve product quality
  • Apply lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer across the AME team
  • Work closely with suppliers, integrators, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical requirements and timelines

You bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, STEM or related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience
  • 8+ years of experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing, with a focus on powertrain and drive unit systems
  • Proven experience in launching new manufacturing lines and managing capital projects
  • Strong knowledge of EV drive units, gearbox manufacturing, and motor assembly
  • Proficiency in CAD tools, simulation software, and manufacturing data analysis
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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