Quality Engineer - Water Leak

Role Overview

Quality Engineer - Water Leak at Lucid Motors, located at AMP2 KSA.

Company Overview

Lucid creates exceptional mobility experiences through innovation and proprietary technology. The company operates with deep vertical integration, conducting design, engineering, and production in-house across global offices and manufacturing facilities. Teams are united by a shared commitment to excellence and the "Compromise Nothing™" approach to vehicle development.

Role Purpose

The Water Leak Engineer leads water leak diagnosis, leak path identification, and root cause analysis to proactively protect Lucid production lines from water ingress and sealing-related quality issues. The role ensures vehicle quality, durability, and customer satisfaction through effective investigation, testing, containment, and corrective actions across the entire product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Investigation & Diagnosis

• Lead Water Leak investigation and resolution activities at Lucid AMP2 KSA.
• Execute water leak testing protocols and conduct leak diagnosis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to identify leak paths and confirm causes.
• Support water leak root cause investigations for field and customer-reported issues.
• Perform water leak tests using approved methods and equipment, including rain booths, water spray systems, and validation tools.
• Conduct water leak assessments on vehicles and sub-systems as required during launch and mass production phases.

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action

• Lead root cause analysis and validation of corrective actions and countermeasures for water leak concerns.
• Support Manufacturing Quality in resolving water leak issues identified during Pre-Delivery Inspection and Lucid Customer Product Audits (LCPA).
• Support repair development and validation for water leak issues from launch through mass production.

Testing & Validation

• Lead water leak validation activities using environmental chambers, rain test facilities, and vehicle validation tests as required.

Documentation & Compliance

• Document water leak test procedures, findings, and investigation results.
• Ensure strict compliance with Lucid Motors Quality Procedures and standards.

Equipment & Environment Management

• Maintain water leak testing equipment, tools, and inspection devices in good working condition.
• Ensure safety requirements and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are followed in the work area.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with 6S standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Improvement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve vehicle sealing performance and water leak prevention.
• Provide feedback and support manufacturing process improvements related to water leak prevention and sealing quality.
• Train quality and production team members on water leak inspection methods, testing procedures, and acceptance criteria.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in mechanical engineering discipline is required.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience within a greenfield OEM is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the same role is required.
• Good verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple simultaneous projects.
• Ability to lead complex issues and communicate with different levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System applications is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, vehicle drawings, and body sealing specifications.
• Hands-on experience in water leak testing, leak detection methods, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Knowledge of water leak testing methodologies, including rain booth testing, water spray testing, flood testing, and environmental chamber validation.
• Familiarity with vehicle sealing systems, body closures, glazing, weatherstrips, body joints, and water management paths.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation abilities.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills.
• Ability to validate corrective actions and support continuous improvement initiatives related to water leak prevention and vehicle sealing performance.
• Cross-functional team player with the ability to work effectively with Quality, Manufacturing, Design, and Repair teams.
• Able to motivate, influence, gain consensus, and interface well with senior management.
• Creative, energetic, self-motivated, and highly organized.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and documentation systems for defect tracking and corrective action management.

Additional Information

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Hourly and non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off annually.
• Salaried and exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours paid time off annually.
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid's equity program and/or 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.
• Lucid Motors is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all qualified applicants.
• Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes.