Sr. Plastics Engineer, Tooling & ProcessNew
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
Be a significant contributor to a world-class vehicle engineering team by: supporting with plastics tool expertise and owning polymer-related aspects from part design for manufacturing (DFM) phase to product launch
Consultation with design engineers and suppliers throughout product: development process, advising on process and tooling feasibility, DFM, efficiency and cost. Role ensures capability, robustness and cost-effectiveness of tool with sign-off.
Evaluation of flow studies and mold designs before tool approval and kick-off
Ensuring plastic tooling is compliant with Lucid Tool Standards
On-site assessment of tool quality/condition, and driving injection molding: process optimization through direct/specific improvement suggestions
Methodical approach to documentation
What they're looking for
- Support of internal non-engineering teams and representation of Lucid: material team in communication with suppliers (incl. on-site visits)
- B.S.in polymer engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- + years’ experience, evaluating DFM and injection molding tool designs
- Excellent knowledge of injection tooling, including technologies such as: in-mold decoration/labeling, foaming, water/gas assist, overmolding, back-injection, vario-thermal processes
