Sr. Technical Quality Engineering Specialist (Exterior and Closures)
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Full Time
3 days ago
Key skills
AssemblyCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
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.
Sr. Technical Quality Engineering Specialist (Exterior and Closures)
Quality | Arizona | Full-Time
About Lucid
At Lucid, we are creating an electric future without compromise. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. We build world-class vehicles by pushing performance, efficiency, and design beyond industry limits, setting new standards with vehicles like Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity.
The people here—engineers, designers, operators, and builders—came from across industries and around the world because they wanted to work on a harder problem. They care deeply about mastering their craft and delivering work they're proud of. We trust you to take ownership, push beyond what is expected, and help write the playbook for what comes next.
By refusing to settle, you help shape the future of electric mobility and prove what's possible when craft and ambition refuse to compromise each other.
The Role
Assuring the quality of a premium electric vehicle begins long before Start of Production, and this role exists to guarantee the performance of body exterior and closure systems throughout product development, validation, launch, and production. As a Sr. Technical Quality Engineering Specialist (Exterior and Closures), you will embed quality engineering discipline from early design through production—applying core quality tools, leading root-cause investigations, and partnering across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve issues before they reach the customer.
Success in the first 12 months means embedding quality and manufacturability input early in exterior and closure design, closing cross-functional issues across prototype, DV, and PV builds, and confirming process capability so body exterior systems meet Class-A and fit-and-finish targets at launch.
What You'll Own
Early Engineering & DFM: Evaluate new components and systems for manufacturability and assembly feasibility, provide DFM input during concept, prototype, and design-freeze phases, and participate in design reviews to embed quality, lessons learned, and risk mitigation early.
Quality Tools & Engineering Analysis: Apply core quality methods including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC, and lead or support DFMEA and PFMEA reviews using structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) to drive root cause and corrective action.
Root Cause Analysis & Issue Closure: Lead cross-functional investigations across design, process, supplier, and build issues; drive containment, corrective action validation, and issue closure across program phases; and document and integrate lessons learned.
GD&T & Dimensional Engineering: Interpret engineering drawings using GD&T standards, perform tolerance stack-ups, and resolve dimensional issues in partnership with engineering and metrology teams.
Prototype, DV, and PV Build Support: Provide on-site quality support across all build phases—identifying defects, tracking issues, ensuring corrective actions, and validating design intent, part readiness, and process capability.
Manufacturing & Supplier Quality Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing to confirm process capability and stability, support supplier PPAPs, incoming quality issues, and technical reviews, and participate in audits, line walks, and containment activities.
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of automotive quality or engineering experience.
- Experience supporting exterior and closure systems, including body panels, fascias, trim, lighting integration, or closures.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and tolerance analysis.
- Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and core quality tools.
- Prototype, DV, and PV build support experience.
- Proven root cause and issue-closure capability.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position, including understanding work instructions, safety procedures, and job-related communications.
Preferred
- Premium automotive exterior quality experience.
- Knowledge of Class-A surface quality requirements.
- EV industry experience.
Work Requirement
This role is fully onsite at our Arizona facility.
Compensation and Benefits
Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Equal Opportunity
Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all.
Accessibility
Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Candidate Data Privacy
By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice.
To All Recruitment Agencies
Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the 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 any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations@lucidmotors.com.
Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice.
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.