NPI Staff Technical Project Manager

Newark, CA

Full-time

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 New Product Introduction Technical Program Manager will be responsible for taking the lead role in this new product at Lucid. The New Product Introduction Manager will work closely with Project Lifecycle Management, Vehicle Integration, Design Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of new products and changes.

**This job can be in AZ or CA**

You Will:

Manage a team of NPI project engineers to drive ECRs and Programs from evaluation to execution, this includes but is not limited to engineering changes affecting a part used in the manufacturing process
Drive NPI activities in new programs such as:
Part readiness
Line readiness ensuring changes affected by new parts
MBOM updates on timely manner
Timely escalation for proper correction of critical items that represent a risk to a new program or to current production
Participate in Engineering Change Request meetings to understand the scope of changes and determine assessment criteria based on the nature of approved changes
Coordinate and ensure effectivity of ECR new parts trials, ensure proper documentation and disciplined execution
Gain holistic knowledge of the product, production processes, and manufacturing technologies in order to understand and mitigate risks, as well as to recognize optimization opportunities
Work with cross functional teams to understand the critical actions necessary for successful introduction of new features, capabilities, and products, and ensure those needs will be met ahead of deployment
Maintain and communicate project timelines and coordinate NPI and project related plant activities
Coordinate and manage all vehicle material cut-over activity
Manage the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) for the Mid Size program(s)
Continuously improve NPI processes and systems to ensure effectivity and proper use of time

You Bring:

Engineering or STEM Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required
8+ years in New Product Introduction or Manufacturing Engineering required
Experience in the automotive industry or product design is a must
Experience in Manufacturing is a must
Ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives in complex environments
Possesses strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company
Working knowledge of Catia
Possess knowledge and experience across multiple functions within product design and manufacturing
Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time

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.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

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.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$153,100—$224,510 USD

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