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.
Position Overview
The Sr Manufacturing Engineer, Drive Unit owns process engineering for an assigned section of the DU assembly line at AMP-2 — covering rotor/stator, gearbox integration, HV wiring, or EOL test. Joining at facility launch, this engineer builds process documentation, PFMEA, control plans, and process capability studies from first commissioning through volume ramp-up. The role is accountable for FPY, Cpk, and scrap performance in the assigned area. The role operates through disciplined change control, objective launch evidence, cross-functional problem solving, and structured transfer of technical ownership to the Saudi workforce.
Key Responsibilities
·                DU Process Engineering
·                Own process engineering for an assigned DU line section
·                Develop and maintain PFDs, control plans, SWIs, and set-up standards
·                Lead process trials, pilot builds, and first-off-tool events for assigned area
Process Capability & FPY Improvement
·                Own Cpk/Ppk and FPY performance for assigned processes
·                Deploy DoE and structured problem-solving on chronic losses
·                Maintain SPC monitoring and closed-loop process control
PFMEA & Control Plans
·                Maintain PFMEA registers and Control Plans for all related robots cell / operations
·                Implement poka-yoke and mistake-proofing robots cell
Equipment & Tooling Support
·                 Support Maintenance and Automation on equipment issues affecting process performance
·                 Own tooling design reviews, gauge design, and process fixtures for assigned area
Scrap & Cost Reduction
·                 Own scrap reduction roadmap for assigned area / robotics related scrap
·                 Drive cost-per-unit improvement through cycle time, yield, and labor efficiency
TPM & Autonomous Maintenance Support
·                Support TPM deployment across Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, and Focused Improvement pillars
·                Contribute to equipment OEE improvement, MTBF/MTTR reduction, and predictive maintenance strategies
·                Leverage MES, IIoT, and historian analytics to identify and eliminate losses
HV Safety & Compliance
·                Enforce HV LOTO, HVIL continuity, and mandatory HV PPE for all work on or near EV Powertrain equipment
·                Comply with SASO, Saudi MOL, IEC 60204, and functional safety standards (ISO 13849 / IEC 62061)
·                Support HV emergency response including thermal runaway isolation and battery-related incident procedures
·                Achieve and maintain HV safety competency appropriate to scope of work
Launch Governance & Ramp-Up
·                Support AMP-2 Safe Launch activities, run-at-rate events, and capacity verification within scope
·                Contribute to Launch Readiness Reviews, Layered Process Audits, and Process Confirmation routines
·                Participate in QRQC / RCCA escalations during launch and ramp-up phases
APQP, Equipment Acceptance & Process Control
·                Maintain coherent PFD, PFMEA, Control Plan, SWI, process specifications, reaction plans and change records for assigned DU processes.
·                Lead MSA, capability, run-at-rate, PPAP/PSW and first-off-tool evidence; define production-release criteria and deviation controls.
·                Develop process windows and error-proofing for precision fastening, pressing, dispensing, leak test, electrical test, NVH and traceability interfaces.
·                Use DoE, SPC and correlation to improve FPY/Cpk and eliminate scrap, rework, cycle and warranty risk.
Launch Governance, Change Control & Operational Readiness
·                Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, equipment acceptance, Safe Launch, run-at-rate and capacity verification with objective evidence and disciplined punch-list closure.
·                Control production, process, software and test changes through documented

Sr Process Engineer, DU

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