Engineer II, NVH

Role Overview

Engineer II, NVH at Lucid Motors. This role supports vehicle Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) quality activities within the manufacturing environment, focusing on End-of-Line vehicle quality validation, launch support, data analysis, and production issue investigations to ensure vehicles meet customer expectations and company quality standards.

Company Overview

Lucid creates exceptional mobility experiences through innovation by building vehicles on proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. The company combines 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, refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, or ambition and integrity.

Role Purpose

The Plant NVH Engineer supports manufacturing quality by identifying, diagnosing, and resolving vehicle NVH concerns through objective testing, subjective evaluations, and data-driven analysis. The role works across Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Product Engineering, and Plant NVH Technicians to validate that vehicles meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

End-of-Line NVH Quality Support

• Monitor daily plant NVH quality metrics and production trends.
• Maintain and improve End-of-Line NVH screening processes and acceptance criteria.
• Analyze production data to identify potential quality concerns and emerging trends.
• Validate vehicle quality standards through objective and subjective assessments.
• Develop and implement new diagnostic methods and test procedures.

Production Issue Investigation

• Participate in root cause investigations for vehicle noise, vibration, and harshness concerns identified during manufacturing.
• Support vehicle-level and subsystem-level testing activities.
• Collect and analyze data to identify potential contributors to NVH issues.
• Assist with containment activities and corrective action validation.
• Document findings and communicate results to cross-functional teams.

Launch Support

• Support NVH readiness activities during vehicle launches and production ramp-up.
• Validate manufacturing processes and End-of-Line screening systems.
• Collect and review launch vehicle data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in pilot builds and production validation activities.

Testing & Analysis

• Perform objective and subjective vehicle evaluations.
• Utilize microphones, accelerometers, SCADAS systems, Squadriga systems, and other measurement equipment to collect diagnostic data.
• Analyze vibration and acoustic measurements using approved software tools and methodologies.
• Generate reports and summaries to support engineering investigations and decision-making.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Service Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Product Engineering teams.
• Support troubleshooting activities related to vehicle NVH performance.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Work closely with Plant NVH Technicians to ensure accurate and repeatable data collection.

Continuous Improvement

• Support initiatives aimed at improving NVH quality and manufacturing performance.
• Assist with reduction of warranty-related NVH concerns through early defect detection.
• Participate in process improvement projects and implementation of best practices.
• Contribute to improving diagnostic capability and test efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in automotive engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, or NVH-related activities.
• Experience collecting and analyzing engineering test data.
• Familiarity with microphones, accelerometers, vibration measurement systems, or similar test equipment.
• Ability to conduct objective and subjective vehicle evaluations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally in support of launch and investigation activities.

Skills & Competencies

• Understanding of vehicle Noise, Vibration, and Harshness fundamentals.
• Knowledge of basic acoustic and vibration measurement techniques.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and engineering test equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical data and identify trends.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Experience in automotive NVH, vehicle testing, manufacturing quality, or diagnostics (preferred).
• Familiarity with SCADAS, HEAD acoustics Squadriga, Siemens Test.Lab, Artemis Suite, or similar tools (preferred).
• Experience supporting vehicle launches or manufacturing operations (preferred).
• Knowledge of automotive systems including body, chassis, propulsion, thermal, and electrical systems (preferred).
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and data visualization tools (preferred).
• Exposure to Buzz, Squeak & Rattle (BSR), airborne noise, or vibration diagnostics (preferred).

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 and non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off. Salaried and exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may 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. The company considers 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. Lucid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.