Sr. Manager, Body Structures

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.

Sr. Manager - Body Structures

• Responsible to lead a world class automotive Body Structures Engineering team in the design and development of weight efficient automotive BIW Structural parts and assemblies to deliver the highest level of performance in NVH, Durability and Crashworthiness performance from a blank page into production.

• Responsible for providing guidance, mentorship, and support to the Body Structures Engineering team to execute vehicle development programs.

• Responsible for leading the engineering activities of the Body Structures Engineering team including the design, development, validation, and integration, ensuring compliance with industry standards, performance objectives and cost targets.

• Utilize CAE-simulation techniques to analyze and optimize the performance of body structures ensuring structural integrity, crashworthiness, and overall vehicle performance.

• Work closely with other stake owners and attribute owners across the company such as Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, Design Studio, etc. to create world class designs.

• Collaboration with cross functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design.

• Collaboration with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality.

• Cross works with Manufacturing, Design and Product Development and with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Stamping and Suppliers on items like tool buy-offs and secondary component changes.

• Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible.

• Effectively provide direction to others and negotiate a balanced solution.

• Experienced in multi-material body structure and load path design.

• Ability to identify multiple solutions to technical challenges.

• Practical and theoretical knowledge in product development process.

• Independent, logical, and goal orientated mindset.

• High integrity and trust in all activities and communication.

• Embrace and recognize Lucid values, mission, and culture.

• Excellent written and spoken English language.

• Travel domestically and internationally as required

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of expertise in automotive Body Structures engineering with a focus on electric vehicles at OEM or supplier desired.

• 5+ years of management experience desired.

• Strong technical expertise in body attributes, structural analysis, and CAE-simulation techniques.

• Proven track record of effectively leading and managing cross-functional engineering teams to deliver successful system level integration, preferably in the automotive industry.

• Detail oriented person with a determined problem-solving mindset using an Engineering First Principles approach. Ability to make sound engineering decisions in a complex and dynamic environment.

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage budgets, and deliver projects on schedule in a high-pressure environment.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and influence key stakeholders.

• Demonstrated passion for electric vehicles, sustainable transportation, and the pursuit of excellence in the automotive industry.

• Familiarity with industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to Body Structures.

• Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable to Body Structures such as stampings, extrusions, castings, and joining technologies.

• Knowledge of typical Body Structures materials such as Steel, Aluminum, Magnesium, etc. required.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution required. Master's Degree or similarly advanced technical degree in related field preferred.

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)

$188,100-$313,500 USD

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