Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Location: Michigan, United States

Department: Supplier Quality

We are seeking a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Chassis Structure and Suspension Systems 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. The candidate must have experience in the following processes:

• Chassis Structures (Subframes, Controls Arms, Links, Knuckles):
• Forming
  • Forging
  • Stamping
  • Extrusion
  • Rolling
• Machining
• Casting
  • Sand Casting
  • Die Casting
  • Vacuum Casting
  • Investment Casting
• Metal Injection Molding
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• Chassis Suspension:
• Air Suspension
• Shocks
• Springs
• Struts
• Coil springs
• Stabilizer links
• Stabilizer bars

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 succeed, 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 Chassis structure commodities are considered in the design phase and that proper quality expectations are defined.
• Be responsible for driving and tracking all Tier suppliers responsible Engineering Design Change activities.
• Work cross functional with Plant level Manufacturing, Incoming Quality, Material Planning and Plant SQEs to ensure supplier quality issues are contained and Lucid plants 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 requirements to complete the build.

You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or assembly plant environments within Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, R&D, or Manufacturing Engineering. 
• At least 6 years of hands-on APQP and PPAP project management.
• 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.
• Proficient 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, a positive attitude, and a strong problem-solving orientation.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills with a focus on timely delivery.
• Team player with interpersonal skills, hands-on and data-driven, creative mindset in problem-solving.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, be part of the solution and be able to adapt to the dynamic working environment. 
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Smartsheet, JMP, Minitab, JIRA and Tableau is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering. 
• Automotive industry experience.
• Certification - American Society for Quality, Six Sigma Black Belt, etc.