Sr. Manager, Vehicle Engineering

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.

We are currently seeking a Sr Manager, Vehicle Engineering at our Phoenix Hub. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective field and possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

• Build& manage a team engineers at our Phoenix Hub supporting all Vehicle Engineering requirements for sustaining current products, continuous improvements, mid-cycle updates
• Collect, maintain and report out on a range of metrics supporting engineering teams
• Troubleshoot issues during launch ramp
• Ensure the product designs are released with the highest possible quality
• Support prototype builds
• Manage Vehicle Engineering test labs at Phoenix Hub
• Reporting to Sr Director, Vehicle Engineering
• Some travel is required between the factory in Casa Grande, AZ & Coolidge AZ

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree in any discipline, Master's preferred
• 10 years automotive experience in design and release and/or vehicle attributes
• Experience in automotive manufacturing plants OEM or Tier1
• Previous experience with prototype builds or launch events
• Knowledge of requirements for vehicle testing (durability, NVH, vehicle dynamics, thermal, aerodynamics)
• Experience managing a team of engineers and technicians in a fast-paced environment

Advantageous:

• Master's or PhD degree in a relevant engineering field
• Experience with electric vehicles
• 10+ years of experience in automotive or relevant industry

Advantageous:

• 10+ years of automotive industry experience
• Experience and proficiency with CATIA V5/V6
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics principles
• Knowledge of NVH principles
• Ability to run CAE analysis tools
• Driven-vehicle attributes development experience, especially tire development
• Experience and understanding of automotive mechatronics design and control theory

Education:

• BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering

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)

$178,400-$261,580 USD

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