Manager, Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Chassis - Suspension and Structures

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.

• •Develop and execute supplier industrialization strategies and roadmaps for Chassis Suspension and Structures commodities.
• •Establish organizational goals, metrics, and operational plans aligned with broader company objectives.
• •Lead regular business reviews to evaluate supplier readiness, launch status, manufacturing risks, and industrialization effectiveness.
• •Drive escalation management, risk mitigation planning, and executive-level communications for critical supplier issues.

• •Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing global team of Supplier Industrialization Engineers and technical leads.
• •Build technical expertise across chassis suspension and structural commodities while ensuring appropriate coverage and support for ongoing programs.
• •Establish performance goals, OKRs, and development plans that promote accountability, growth, and operational excellence.
• •Conduct regular performance, development, and career planning discussions with team members.

• •Lead supplier industrialization efforts supporting new product introduction and vehicle launch activities.
• •Partner closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Corporate Quality teams.
• •Oversee supplier assessments, manufacturing feasibility reviews, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/A) reviews, APQP execution, and PPAP approvals.
• •Ensure suppliers are fully prepared to support launch timing, quality targets, and volume ramp requirements.

• •Build strong supplier partnerships focused on quality, delivery, process capability, and operational excellence.
• •Analyze supplier performance data, identify trends, and implement improvement initiatives across the supply base.
• •Lead supplier risk assessments and mitigation strategies to minimize launch and production disruptions.
• •Drive continuous improvement using data-driven decision-making and industry best practices.

• •Ensure timely resolution of supplier manufacturing and quality issues through structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• •Collaborate with plant quality, manufacturing, materials planning, logistics, warehousing, and supplier quality teams to minimize production interruptions.
• •Establish sustainable supplier processes that support long-term quality and manufacturing performance throughout mass production.

• •Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, manufacturing innovations, and regulatory requirements.
• •Serve as the voice of Supplier Industrialization for Chassis Suspension and Structures commodities.
• •Prepare and present supplier performance, launch status, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

What You'll Bring