Director, Supplier Industrialization (Interiors)Active

Lucid Motors
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Michigan, United StatesManufacturing

The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • Own cradle-to-grave global commodity leadership for Interior & Safety: components (e.g., IP/console/trim, seats, airbags, belts, steering wheel, sensors/modules), including strategy, supplier selection support, industrialization, launch readiness, and ongoing production/warranty performance.

  • Lead cross-functional industrialization reviews from sourcing through SOP:: DFM/DFA, process flow, PFMEA, control plan, line layout/capacity, and automation strategy.

  • Establish and govern global industrialization standards for supplier process: capability (Cp/Cpk), measurement systems (MSA/gage R&R), traceability, EOL testing, and special characteristics management.

  • Drive APQP execution and PPAP approval for interior and safety components,: ensuring alignment to program timing, regulatory/functional requirements, and customer-quality expectations.

  • Lead supplier process and product validation: run-at-rate, production trial builds, capability studies, DV/PV support, and change control (ECR/ECO) to enable zero-surprise launches.

  • Build and lead a high-performing global team (supplier: industrialization/launch engineers), including regional coverage models, technical coaching, and escalation management.

What they're looking for

  • Own supplier launch risk management and recovery plans: issue triage, containment, root cause (8D), corrective/preventive actions, and readiness tracking through gated milestones.
  • Own warranty and field quality performance for assigned commodities: establish KPIs, lead supplier containment and root cause (8D), drive corrective actions and design/process changes, and ensure lessons learned are fed back into APQP standards and future programs.
  • Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics: to optimize cost, lead time, and manufacturability; drive continuous improvement across the supply base during steady-state production, including warranty/field issue prevention and response.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or: similar); Master’s degree preferred.