
Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Interiors
Lucid Motors · Newark, CA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Industrial
- Travel
- 75%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior industrial role at Lucid Motors (automotive) in Newark, CA. Be responsible for driving and tracking all t ier suppliers Engineering Design Change activities.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Black Belt, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, APQP
- Day to day
- about 75% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $127k–$190k.
Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 39 industrial engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 38 other live industrial postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 6+)
Typical $127k–$190k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- New product launch 54%
- Lean 54%
- ✓ Six Sigma 44%
- Root cause 41%
- ✓ Supplier quality 36%
- ✓ SPC 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, MSA / Gage R&R, DOE, Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Lucid Motors in Newark
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About Lucid
At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.
We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.
Lucid is seeking a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Interior T rim and C overstock to drive best-in-class product quality throughout the development process. This high-visibility role demands technical expertise , strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to excel in a complex, fast-paced environment. Our Corporate Supplier Industrialization team empowers the rapid industrialization of innovative products. The Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams and suppliers to balance design innovation with robust manufacturing for optimal quality.
To be successful in this role, you must possess deep technical expertise in implementing quality and reliability best practices, driving innovation, and ensuring product validation. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, determined, and has a proven track record in quality program management, preferably within the automotive industry. The Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer will play a key role in developing and industrializing Suspension systems at supplier sites to ensure the success of the Lucid programs.
You will;
- •Handle complex Supply Chains between directed Tiers between Asia / Europe / Americas.
- •Develop, manage, and improve the APQP process with suppliers from the initial design stage through PPAP submission and the start of mass production.
- •Lead design review and ensure manufacturing needs (DFM/A) for Interior commodities are considered in the design phase and that proper quality expectations are defined.
- •Be responsible for driving and tracking all t ier suppliers Engineering Design Change activities.
- •Work cross functional with Studio, Design Engineering, Purchasing , New Projects Implementation, Plant level Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Material Planning and Plant SQEs to ensure the proper development of the suspension components as well as making sure L ucid plants and final customers are protected.
- •Perform supplier assessments, audits and site inspections for sourcing; develop process improvement plans and drive implementation; monitor and maintain performance metrics.
- •Have ability to travel 25-75% on average on a short term or long-term basis to Lucid Motors and supplier sites globally on a short notice.
- •Document processes and compliance with ISO9001 and AIAG/ IATF16949 industry standards.
- •Analyze data from supplier and assembly plant builds to assess capability of meeting
You Bring
- •Bachelor's degree in Mechanical , Mechatronic , Industrial Engineering or related field.
- •Minimum 8 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or assembly plant environments within Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, R&D, or Manufacturing Engineering. Automotive industry experience preferred.
- •At least 6 years of hands-on APQP and PPAP project management.
- •Experience with Interior components and manufacturing processes such as: Interior Trims Manufacturing, Wrapping Processes, Coverstock (Textile, PVC, PUR, Real Leather), Cut/Sew Processes, Injection Molding, Ultrasonic/Infrared/Heat Stake Welding, Adhesives, End Of Line Testers (Continuity / Functional / Visual / Scanning), Best-in-class Traceability.
- •Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics and drawings . In-depth knowledge of chassis quality standards and specifications.
- •Comprehensive understanding of product quality lifecycle stages and associated quality gates.
- •Proven analytical skills, technical writing proficiency , and mastery of quality tools (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, DFM/A, GD&T).
- •Proven ability to collaborate effectively, leverage data, and innovate solutions.
- •Demonstrated adaptability and strong problem-solving orientation.
- •Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a focus on timely delivery
Preferred
- +Master’s degree in engineering .
- +Certification - American Society for Quality, Six Sigma Black Belt, etc.
At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
$142,700 — $209,220 USD
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