Incoming Quality Engineer

Role Overview

Incoming Quality Engineer at Lucid Motors, located at AMP2 KSA.

Company Overview

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

Role Purpose

The Incoming Quality Engineer is responsible for all incoming quality activities at AMP2 KSA, working across manufacturing operations to protect Lucid production lines from quality issues, secure part quality before introduction to the line, and manage supplier quality performance and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Incoming Quality Strategy & Deployment

• Deploy Incoming Quality Strategy, processes and activities.
• Set up Quality resources and tools.
• Develop and deploy Incoming Quality inspection methods, tools, methodologies and work instructions.
• Create and implement departmental processes such as control and reaction plans to protect factory Quality and delivery.

Supplier Quality Management

• React immediately to any supplier-related abnormality with urgency, bringing immediate containment and interim solution to the affected process.
• Challenge containment solutions and execution timing.
• Close interaction with suppliers, Supplier Quality Development, Supply Chain and Quality Engineering teams to align requirements and expectations.
• Collaborate with suppliers and supplier residents to ensure immediate reaction to Quality Issues.
• Manage supplier claims process including chargeback and tracking of problem-solving milestones and due dates.
• Track Supplier Quality Performance through defined KPIs and reaction modes including escalation process.

Quality Inspection & Monitoring

• Monitor Statistical Process Control through SAP when required.
• Ensure Incoming Quality Inspection recording and accuracy.
• Develop quality plans, design test methods and gages, identify potential failure modes and process weaknesses and drive corrective actions.

Material Review & Corrective Action

• Support Material Review Board process to investigate supplier non-conformities and determine root cause.
• Work with cross-functional team to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Drive sustained long-term permanent and preventive actions.

Team Management & System Development

• Train and coach Incoming Quality team members.
• Collaborate with IT team to build and update the incoming Quality SAP module within SAP.
• Manage third party services in house for sorting and repair/touch-up including resources design, reporting and regular performance evaluation.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc or Master's degree in engineering required (Industrial Engineering or Mechanical preferred).
• 2-5 years in high-volume OEM manufacturing background required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience within the same role required.
• Ability to influence, gain consensus and interface well with senior management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple simultaneous projects.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
• In-depth knowledge of quality standards and specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Cross-functional team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on and data driven approach.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic working environment.
• Creative mindset in problem solving.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools (MS-Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Creative, energetic, self-motivated and highly organized.
• Familiarity with SAP Quality Module required.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System application is a plus.

Additional Information

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly or non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried or exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. 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.

Lucid Motors is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace for 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.