Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

About LucidAt 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 productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.Lucid is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Plant Supplier Quality team in Arizona. This individual-contributor role owns supplier quality performance for assigned mass-production suppliers from initial escalation through permanent corrective action. You will lead technical problem-solving, protect manufacturing operations from supplier-related disruptions, and build productive relationships that improve quality over time. You will also support new-product build events and help transition new components and suppliers into stable mass production. Success will be measured by effective issue containment, durable root-cause elimination, improved supplier performance, and clear visibility into quality risks, priorities, and results. This is an opportunity to influence supplier quality at the plant level while working directly across Lucid’s manufacturing ecosystem.What You’ll OwnSupplier Quality Ownership: Manage quality performance for assigned mass-production suppliers, including supplier scorecards, escalations, corrective actions, and sustained performance improvement.Issue Resolution: Lead rapid containment, root-cause analysis, and permanent countermeasures for supplier-related quality issues to protect plant operations and prevent recurrence.Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Manufacturing, Plant Quality, Material Planning, Logistics, NPI, SIE, program teams, and suppliers to develop robust, timely solutions.Supplier Partnership: Establish clear expectations and maintain strong supplier relationships that enable open communication, accountability, and shared quality outcomes.Launch Readiness: Support new-product build events and supplier transitions into mass production, ensuring quality risks are identified and addressed before they affect production.Continuous Improvement: Transfer lessons learned across programs and use data to strengthen supplier processes, quality controls, and production readiness.Executive Visibility: Create regular reports for senior leaders that communicate supplier performance, team KPIs and OKRs, key risks, recovery plans, and improvement strategies.What You BringRequired Qualifications5+ years of plant-floor Supplier Quality Engineering experience in an automotive or similarly complex manufacturing environment.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another relevant technical field.Hands-on experience applying structured problem-solving and quality methods, including 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone analysis, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and FMEA.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and GD&T, and to translate technical findings into clear actions for suppliers and internal teams.Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Preferred QualificationsExperience with electrical components, software, ADAS, or wire harness commodities.Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.Working knowledge of IATF 16949, DOE, DFM/DFA, and additional automotive quality standards and methodologies.ASQ, Six Sigma Black Belt, or a comparable quality certification.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Smartsheet, JMP, Minitab, JIRA, or Tableau.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.Compensation & Benefits:Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitivebenefits packageincluding medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a401(k) retirementplan. 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 alsoparticipatein Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, aredeterminedbased on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results,in accordance withthe 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 anyaccommodation toparticipatein the application process, please contact us atTA-Operations lucidmotors.com. 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