As Lucid evolves into a multi-product, multi-customer organization, there is a need to delegate product/component delivery responsibility to the SET (Simultaneous Engineering Team) to ensure optimum cross-functional workflow.
We seek a skilled SET (Simultaneous Engineering Team) Leader for the Exterior Trim team. You will work with a team of talented engineers to support the Exterior Trim development efforts at Lucid. You will be managing multiple scheduling activities for simultaneous projects. You will leverage your expertise in managing automotive trim commodities, working closely with a lean team of the best automotive engineers.
You will be responsible and the leader of the successful delivery of each product/component in Exterior Trim content by holding the project & technical leads accountable for the progress. You will drive the cross-functional teams to that end and deliver a complete bill-of-materials or product.
You will be interfacing with cross-functional SET teams such as BIW, Closures, Interior Trim, Vehicle Attributes, CAE, Packaging, Aerodynamics, Design, Craftsmanship, Supply-chain and Testing/Vehicle safety.
Role

• Chair the Exterior Trim SET meetings and identify the key responsibilities for the next steps, including the track the open tasks to the closure.
• Create and maintain detailed Gantt charts of multiple design projects.
• Track progress and encourage teamwork to hit each milestone on time.
• Interface with the test department and Exterior Trim suppliers to keep the validation program on time for the start of vehicle production along with BOM management.
• Utilize Jira to communicate engineering tasks and progress.
• Utilize Confluence to publish critical information.
• Provide regular progress updates to management and the executive staff.
• Lead design release and engineering change requests through the Lucid ECR system
• Provide technical guidance to solve engineering challenges with Exterior mechanical systems.
• Proactively work with other teams and partners to solve launch challenges and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• Occasional trips to the manufacturing plant in Arizona to support build activities.
• Present to Executive staff when required.

Qualifications

• 8 years of work experience and knowledge of Exterior trim systems
• Basic Knowledge and experience with CAD programs
• Experience with Atlassian Jira and Confluence or similar
• Proven experience in leading cross functional issue resolution

Advantageous

• PMP certification preferred.
• CATIA experience is desirable.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to draw decisions using data and metrics.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred