<div><div>Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility</div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div></div>The Global Supplier Quality team ensures seamless industrialization, launch, and long-term excellence of innovative products. As Manager Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Interiors &amp; Safety, you’ll lead a global team of Quality Engineers and Managers through the full lifecycle—from early design and supplier development to launch, mass production, and continuous improvement.  Reporting to the Head of Global Supplier Quality (USA HQ), you’ll collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and supplier networks to deliver complex designs with uncompromising quality. You’ll drive scalable manufacturing solutions, robust control strategies, and proactive quality systems that support flawless execution and sustained performance.  The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and globally mobile—ready to lead across NA, Asia, EU, and KSA. Proven experience managing global teams and suppliers is essential, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  You Will: <ul><li>Develop and execute quality engineering industrialization across Interior &amp;  Safety components and drive strategies and programs that are aligned with overall Lucid Motors objectives. Ensure tactical and strategic allocation of SQEs, Leads, and Managers to optimize their utilization. Conduct periodic reviews to assess program effectiveness for your commodity focus, while identifying areas for improvement. Ensure timely and effective communication-escalations to Leadership.  </li><li>Build and lead a high-performing Supplier Quality team of Engineers, Leads, and Managers with a strong focus on collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Provide hands-on training. coaching and mentorship to develop the skills and expertise of SQE team members. Establish and communicate team OKRs-Goals-KPIs to create a culture of accountability and ensure its compliance by conducting disciplined 1:1, 365 review, and annual performance reviews.  </li><li>Actively collaborate and partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful NPI of Interior &amp; Safety commodity parts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams of Supplier Quality, Corporate Quality, Design &amp; Engineering, Craftmanship, Program Management, and Supply Chain to conduct supplier assessments, implementation of supplier quality plans, including DFM/A, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and successful Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Lead regular reviews of team readiness for NPI, instill robust processes for risk mitigation strategies.   </li><li>Cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers, ensuring their understanding of and commitment to meeting our rigorous supplier development and quality expectations, including APQP/PDP/NPI/PPAP deliverables. Regularly analyze supplier performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and implement data-driven action plans to drive supplier improvement projects. Lead supplier risk mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure quality consistency during new product launches and into mass production.   </li><li>Lead supplier collaboration and performance during mass production by ensuring SQE resources and processes are in place to resolve quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions. Partner with cross-functional teams to minimize plant disruptions from supplier-related problems.  </li><li>Provide strategic leadership by influencing stakeholders, managing supplier quality budgets, and representing the Interior &amp; Safety team in executive reviews. Travel globally (25–75%) on short notice to Lucid Motors and supplier sites. Stay current on industry trends and regulations and deliver regular performance and risk reports to senior management.  </li></ul>You Bring:  <ul><li>8+ years of experience in an Automotive, Electronics, or high-volume manufacturing business, and at least 5+ years of experience as a global supplier quality leader for Interior or Safety components. Previous Greenfield project experience, preferably with an EV start-up, would be an asset.  </li><li>3+ years of people manager experience leading a team of Leads and SQEs with a proven track record of global team development.  </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, proven program management capabilities, and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  </li><li>Hands-on supplier industrialization, supplier quality toolbox (ISO, IATF, DFM, GD&amp;T), and automotive core pillars (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA) experience. Demonstrated experience in conducting supplier audits and assessments using industry standard methodologies.  </li><li>Team player with strong interpersonal skills, hands-on and data-driven, creative mindset in problem-solving  </li><li>Positive attitude, willingness to learn, be part of the solution, and be able to adapt to the dynamic working environment.  </li><li>Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Smartsheet, JMP, Minitab, JIRA, and Tableau is a plus.  </li><li>BS in Engineering, Postgraduate in Business Management a plus.  </li><li>Certification preferred – Project Management, Lead Auditor, American Society for Quality, Six Sigma Black Belt, etc.  </li></ul>Join Lucid Motors and be a part of the luxury electric vehicle revolution in the region! Apply now and contribute to the sustainable future of mobility while offering customers an unparalleled driving experience.  <div><div>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.)By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. If you are a California resident, please refer to our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/california-candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">California Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</div><div>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. </div><div> </div></div>

Lucid Motors sets out to create a car that elevates the human experience and transcends the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. A car that is intuitive, liberating, and designed for all the ways people get around. Lucid Motors plans to lead in this new era of mobility by returning to the fundamentals of great design &ndash; where every decision we make is in service of the individual. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own path.

Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering, Interiors & Safety

<div><div>Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility</div><div>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.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>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.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>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.</div></div>The Global Supplier Quality team ensures seamless industrialization, launch, and long-term excellence of innovative products.&nbsp;As Manager Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Interiors &amp; Safety, you’ll lead a global team of Quality Engineers and Managers through the full lifecycle—from early design and supplier development to launch, mass production, and continuous improvement. &nbsp;Reporting to the Head of Global Supplier Quality (USA HQ), you’ll collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and supplier networks to deliver complex designs with uncompromising quality. You’ll drive scalable manufacturing solutions, robust control strategies, and proactive quality systems that support flawless execution and sustained performance. &nbsp;The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and globally mobile—ready to lead across NA, Asia, EU, and KSA. Proven experience managing global teams and suppliers is essential, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. &nbsp;You Will:&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop and execute quality engineering industrialization across Interior &amp; &nbsp;Safety components and drive strategies and programs that are aligned with overall Lucid Motors objectives. Ensure tactical and strategic allocation of SQEs, Leads, and Managers to optimize their utilization. Conduct periodic reviews to assess program effectiveness for your commodity focus, while identifying areas for improvement. Ensure timely and effective communication-escalations to Leadership. &nbsp;</li><li>Build and lead a high-performing Supplier Quality team of Engineers, Leads, and Managers with a strong focus on collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Provide hands-on training. coaching and mentorship to develop the skills and expertise of SQE team members. Establish and communicate team OKRs-Goals-KPIs to create a culture of accountability and ensure its compliance by conducting disciplined 1:1, 365 review, and annual performance reviews. &nbsp;</li><li>Actively collaborate and partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful NPI of Interior &amp; Safety commodity parts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams of Supplier Quality, Corporate Quality, Design &amp; Engineering, Craftmanship, Program Management, and Supply Chain to conduct supplier assessments, implementation of supplier quality plans, including DFM/A, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and successful Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Lead regular reviews of team readiness for NPI, instill robust processes for risk mitigation strategies.  &nbsp;</li><li>Cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers, ensuring their understanding of and commitment to meeting our rigorous supplier development and quality expectations, including APQP/PDP/NPI/PPAP deliverables. Regularly analyze supplier performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and implement data-driven action plans to drive supplier improvement projects. Lead supplier risk mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure quality consistency during new product launches and into&nbsp;mass production.  &nbsp;</li><li>Lead supplier collaboration and performance during mass production by ensuring SQE resources and processes are in place to resolve quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions. Partner with cross-functional teams to minimize plant disruptions from supplier-related problems. &nbsp;</li><li>Provide strategic leadership by influencing stakeholders, managing supplier quality budgets, and representing the Interior &amp; Safety team in executive reviews. Travel globally (25–75%) on short notice to Lucid Motors and supplier sites. Stay current on industry trends and regulations and deliver regular performance and risk reports to senior management. &nbsp;</li></ul>You Bring: &nbsp;<ul><li>8+ years of experience in an Automotive, Electronics, or high-volume manufacturing business, and at least 5+ years of experience as a global supplier quality leader for Interior or Safety components. Previous Greenfield project experience, preferably with an EV start-up, would be an asset. &nbsp;</li><li>3+ years of people manager experience leading a team of Leads and SQEs with a proven track record of global team development. &nbsp;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, proven program management capabilities, and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. &nbsp;</li><li>Hands-on supplier industrialization, supplier quality toolbox (ISO, IATF, DFM, GD&amp;T), and automotive core pillars (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA) experience. Demonstrated experience in conducting supplier audits and assessments using industry standard methodologies. &nbsp;</li><li>Team player with strong interpersonal skills, hands-on and data-driven, creative mindset in problem-solving &nbsp;</li><li>Positive attitude, willingness to learn, be part of the solution, and be able to adapt to the dynamic working environment. &nbsp;</li><li>Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Smartsheet, JMP, Minitab, JIRA, and Tableau is a plus. &nbsp;</li><li>BS in Engineering, Postgraduate in Business Management a plus. &nbsp;</li><li>Certification preferred – Project Management, Lead Auditor, American Society for Quality, Six Sigma Black Belt, etc. &nbsp;</li></ul>Join Lucid Motors and be a part of the luxury electric vehicle revolution in the region! Apply now and contribute to the sustainable future of mobility while offering customers an unparalleled driving experience. &nbsp;<div><div>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. &nbsp;(Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. If you are a California resident, please refer to our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/california-candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">California Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</div><div>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.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div></div>

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