Sr. Manager, ECU Engineering Operations

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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 Sr. Manager, ECU Engineering Operations to join our ECU team.  This position requires taking ownership of the all the internal ECU Engineering Operations and CM management. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

The Role

• Take ownership of the all the internal ECU Engineering Operations and CM management.
• Head a cross functional team for the production of Lucid’s internal ECUs at our contract manufacturers and JDM partners.
• Lead the Quality, Capacity, Test, Material, and Planning functions to deliver our ECUs on time and with quality.
• Manage, drive all ECU CM related escalations to resolutions.
• Embed yourself in the daily running of the CMs, RFQ process and new site qualification and bring up.
• Work on cost reductions through identifying cost opportunities, efficiencies, negotiations and quarterly business reviews.
• Continually analyze data to identify optimization opportunities and implement process improvements.
• Communicate to management regularly on status, issues and solutions, improvement plans, program status and process recommendations.
• ECR/ECO Process management and implementation for responsible area.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Operational management role in an outsource Operations Supply chain in Asian, Mexico’s and EU.
• Background in high volume consumer products, electro-mechanical products, Automotive Electronics experience is preferred.
• Proven success cost reduction and quality improvements.
• Demonstrated collaboration working at a cross functional ownership working with Engineering and Operations
• Asian ODM/CM experience a must.
• Previous SMT and Manufacturing Test knowledge required.
• Education, Minimum requirements, and soft skills:
• Engineering (SW, EE, or related) Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 10 years hands on Management experience
• Minimum 5 years managing people
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with multiple organizations across different cultures and regions
• Excellent communication skills (writing and oral)

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.Notice regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirement as a condition of gainful employment within the United StatesAt Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus, and the increased transmissibility with recent variants, all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States, must provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses) based on the manufacturer's guidelines on their first day of employment. Individuals seeking a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team. To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.