DU Staff Process Engineer

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 This role holds a senior technical authority for Drive Unit manufacturing processes spanning rotor/stator, gearbox, motor integration, HV connection, sealing, EOL and NVH, with ownership of process architecture, APQP/PPAP, capability, yield, cost and future product readiness. Mission: Deliver safe, capable and sustainable Powertrain operations while accelerating local technical capability and launch readiness. Key Responsibilities Full and complete ownership and responsibilities for all technical aspects of Drive unit Process technical ownership · Define end-to-end process flow, specifications, parameters, critical characteristics, control methods and reaction plans. · Own: PFD, PFMEA, Control Plan, SWI, shop setup, centerline and change-control coherence across DU operations. · Lead DFM/DFA, tolerance, tooling and testability reviews with Product Engineering, Supplier Quality, Test and AME. Validation, APQP & launch · Lead equipment/process validation, MSA and calibration, capability, run-at-rate and PPAP evidence within applicable IATF/APQP expectations. · Set first-off-tool, pilot, safe-launch and release-to-production criteria; govern deviation and action closure. Yield, quality & cost · Own FPY/Cpk/yield/scrap roadmap; use SPC, DoE and structured problem solving on chronic losses. · Drive cycle-time, labor, material and warranty-risk reduction while protecting process capability and safety. · Own manufacturing-related warranty claims and field issues and implement timely PCA, and work cross-functionally to close all field issues. Technical leadership & NPI · Mentor engineers/technicians to enable technical-leadership across DU operations. · Chair technical reviews and resolve cross-functional process risks. · Lead manufacturing readiness for variants, design changes, localization and future programs. · Interfaces with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Automation/Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering, EHS, Supply Chain, IT/OT, HR/L&D and equipment suppliers as applicable. · Skills-matrix, OJT, progression, cross-training and Saudi national capability transfer · Data and documentation accuracy, audit readiness and disciplined handover and sign-off Enterprise, launch & workforce expectations · Safety: LOTO, guarding, interlocks, HV controls. · Quality: protect product conformity, traceability and calibrated-tool discipline; contain abnormalities and preserve objective evidence. · Delivery: support stable flow, takt/cycle achievement and rapid, structured escalation of constraints. · Cost: reduce scrap, rework, downtime, energy and consumable losses through data-based countermeasures. · People: build Saudi national capability through coaching, cross-training, ILU progression and knowledge transfer. · Continuous improvement: participate and lead tier meetings, 5S, Kaizen, QRQC and closed-loop corrective action. Saudization & Capability · Build Saudi national capabilities and mentor Saudi national engineers/technicians in discipline-specific skills and structured problem-solving · Develop tr

Senior technical authority for Drive Unit manufacturing processes with ownership of process architecture, APQP/PPAP, capability, yield, cost and product readiness; experience defining end-to-end process flow, specifications, parameters, control methods; expertise in PFD, PFMEA, Control Plan, SWI, shop setup, change-control across DU operations; experience with DFM/DFA, tolerance, tooling and testability reviews; lead equipment/process validation, MSA, calibration, capability, run-at-rate and PPAP within IATF/APQP; knowledge of FPY/Cpk/yield/scrap, SPC, DoE, and structured problem solving; ability to mentor engineers/technicians and lead technical reviews; familiarity with cross-functional interfaces (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Automation/Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering, EHS, Supply Chain, IT/OT, HR/L&D) and Saudi national capability transfer; understanding of LOTO, guarding, interlocks, HV controls; capability to drive continuous improvement, cost reduction and escalation of constraints; experience building Saudi national capability through coaching and ILU progression.

Own all technical aspects of Drive unit; define end-to-end process flow, specifications, parameters, critical characteristics, control methods and reaction plans; manage PFD, PFMEA, Control Plan, SWI, shop setup, centerline and change-control coherence; lead DFM/DFA, tolerance, tooling and testability reviews; lead equipment/process validation, MSA and calibration, capability, run-at-rate and PPAP evidence; set first-off-tool, pilot, safe-launch and release-to-production criteria; govern deviation and action closure; own FPY/Cpk/yield/scrap roadmap; drive cycle-time, labor, material and warranty-risk reduction; manage warranty claims and field issues; mentor engineers/technicians; chair technical reviews; lead manufacturing readiness for variants, design changes and localization; interface with multiple functions and drive Saudi national capability transfer; ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost targets; lead continuous improvement activities.