Manufacturing Engineer II, Rotor at Lucid Motors

Phoenix, AZFull-timeADV MFG EngineeringPosted 25 days ago

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<div class="content-intro">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.</div>Lucid is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, launch, validate, sustain, and continuously improve manufacturing equipment and processes within the Powertrain Drive Unit organization. Assigned to the Stator + Rotor team, this engineer will combine hands-on equipment expertise with structured, data-driven problem solving.The role owns assigned stations and processes from concept, specification, and supplier engagement through installation, commissioning, validation, production ramp, optimization, and operational handoff. The engineer will partner with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Automation and Controls, Maintenance, Facilities, Logistics, Supply Chain, and equipment suppliers. Responsibilities may include: <ul> <li style="text-align: left;"><span data-ccp-parastyle="JD Bullet" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"e30c38af-40ee-5ac5-923e-6dbf5ea77407|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",469769226,"Aptos",335551500,"3418915",268442635,"18",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",335559739,"30",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"3",201342449,"1",469777842,"",469777843,"ＭＳ明朝",201341986,"1",469775450,"JD Bullet",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"JDBullet",335572020,"1",335559685,"259",335559991,"202",469778324,"Normal"]}"> Participate in DFM/DFA reviews and translate product requirements into safe, capable, maintainable, and scalable manufacturing processes.</li> <li> Stator assembly, winding equipment, forming, insulation-sensitive handling, coating or impregnation, heating, joining, and electrical verification.</li> <li> Rotor stack and shaft handling, automated assembly, heating, press-fit operations, tooling and fixturing, spin and balance, and performance validation.</li> <li> Develop manufacturing concepts, process requirements, equipment specifications, scopes of work, RFQ packages, technical bid reviews, and supplier-selection inputs.</li> <li> Coordinate cross-functional design reviews for assigned stations, tooling, automated equipment, and factory integration requirements.</li> <li> Support supplier build, runoff, installation, utility readiness, commissioning, debug, and production integration.</li> <li>Plan and execute FAT, SAT, equipment qualification, process validation, capability studies, Run-at-Rate, and final acceptance against safety, quality, cycle time, throughput, reliability, maintainability, traceability, and specification requirements.</li> <li> Lead structured problem-solving using methods such as 8D, 5 Why, Six Sigma, DOE, fault-tree analysis, and root cause analysis.</li> <li> Provide hands-on ramp support, containment, recovery planning, and corrective action for equipment and process issues.</li> <li> Improve first-pass yield, process capability, scrap, rework, cycle time, throughput, uptime, reliability, and error-proofing; identifybottlenecks and standardize validated solutions.</li> <li> Evaluate engineering changes for product, tooling, process, equipment, controls, validation, documentation, cost, and implementation impacts.</li> <li> Develop process documentation, manufacturing instructions, parameter standards, PFMEAs, troubleshooting guides, spare-partsand recovery plans, training inputs, and operational handoff packages.</li> <li> Track schedules, technical risks, open issues, recovery actions, and readiness for launch and Start of Production milestones; capture lessons learned and reusable standards.</li> </ul> Qualifications <ul> <li> Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related discipline; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered where permitted.</li> <li> Two or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing, process or equipment engineering, industrialization, automation integration, or high-volume production.</li> <li> Experience supporting the design, launch, integration, validation, or sustaining of automated manufacturing equipment.</li> <li> Working knowledge of mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, manufacturing tolerances, GD&T, equipment controlsand robotics, and safety circuits.</li> </ul>  Preferred Qualifications  <ul> <li> Direct EV Powertrain experience involving E-Motor, Inverter, Stator, Rotor, Drive Unit assembly, or end-of-line test.</li> <li> Experience with equipment procurement and supplier management, RFQs, design reviews, FAT/SAT protocols, commissioning, validation, and equipment buyoff.</li> <li> Experience with capability analysis, MSA/GR&R, PFMEA, control plans, process flows, DOE, SPC, MES, traceability, and manufacturing data systems.</li> <li> Working knowledge of AutoCAD, CATIA, DELMIA, SolidWorks, Fusion, or comparable CAD, layout, or manufacturing-simulation tools.</li> <li> Automotive OEM, Tier 1, high-volume automation, or complex electromechanical product experience; Lean or Six Sigma training is a plus.</li> <li> Willingness to travel domestically or internationally, normally up to 25%, based on project needs.</li> </ul>  <div class="content-conclusion"><div> Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive <a id="menur13jl" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://mylucidbenefits.com/" target="_blank">benefits package</a> including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.  Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.   Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.  Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com</a>. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website. Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.  To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.    </div></div>

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