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Sr. Technical Project Manager, Body Engineering, Accessories

24 days ago

Full time role

In-person · Newark, CA, US... more

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

We are currently seeking a skilled Sr. Technical Project Manager (SET Leader) for the Exterior & Interior Trim team directed towards Accessories & labels. You will work with a team of talented engineers in support of the Exterior & Interior Accessories & labels 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 comprised of the best automotive engineers. Working with the Manager as well as cross functional teams such as PMO, Design, Craftsmanship, Supply-chain and the testing/vehicle safety departments.

You will help to balance the utilization of all the engineers to work together to accomplish projects within budget constraints and delivery timing, at the same time, work closely in coordination, with other group Project Managers.

Role

Create and maintain detailed Gantt charts of multiple design projects identified during the cost reduction exercise or new accessories requirement coming through PMO

Track progress and encourage team work to hit each milestone on time

Interface with test department and Exterior Trim suppliers to keep the validation program on-time for 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 Lucid ECR system

Provide technical guidance to solve engineering challenges with mechanical systems

Pro-actively work with other teams and partners to solve launch challenges and maintain positive relationships between stakeholders.

Occasional trips to the manufacturing plant in Arizona to support build activities

Present to Executive staff when required

Qualifications

7+ years of work experience preferably in Automotive domain

Basic Knowledge and experience with CAD programs

Experience with Atlassian Jira, and Confluence or similar

Proven experience and knowledge of Exterior or Interior trim systems

Advantageous

PMP/ CAPM certification preferred

CATIA experience is desirable

Automotive Accessories/benchmarking should cost experience

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong Analytical and quantitative skills with ability to draw decisions using data and metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$130,600—$179,630 USD

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