Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain E-Motor

As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain E-Motor at Lucid, your primary responsibilities will include leading the design and development of Powertrain equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure proper installation, and developing manufacturing processes for motor winding, balancing, assembly, and end-of-line testing. You'll also be responsible for preparing all necessary items for station readiness during Powertrain line launches and implementing engineering solutions based on product design changes.

To qualify for the Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain E-Motor role at Lucid, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and have a minimum of 8 years of experience in Powertrain E-Motor equipment, manufacturing, or process engineering. Familiarity with automotive Powertrain equipment design, along with strong skills in AutoCAD, Catia, and Delmia, is essential to succeed in this position.

At Lucid, collaboration is key! As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain E-Motor, you will work closely with various teams including Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, and Product Engineering. This cross-functional collaboration ensures that all aspects of equipment design and installation are aligned, facilitating a cohesive approach to the development of cutting-edge Powertrain systems.

The Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain E-Motor position at Lucid requires a willingness to travel up to 25% of the time. This travel may be necessary for site visits, collaborations with other teams, or to oversee equipment installations as part of the Powertrain line development process.

Lucid offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain E-Motor role, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, vacation, and a 401k plan. Additionally, employees may be eligible for participation in Lucid’s equity program and discretionary annual incentive programs, further enhancing the compensation structure.

In your response, emphasize your experience with methodologies such as Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), and the 8D problem-solving technique, and how you have implemented them in previous roles to enhance Powertrain design efficiency and effectiveness.

Share a specific example of a project where you faced obstacles. Discuss the strategies you implemented to overcome challenges, the engineering solutions you devised, and the positive outcomes that resulted from your leadership and problem-solving skills.

Highlight your approach to fostering communication by using tools like regular meetings, collaborative software, and clear documentation. Emphasize the importance of an open dialogue to clarify tasks and objectives, especially in complex projects involving multiple disciplines.

Detail your familiarity with various control systems and automation technologies you've worked with, emphasizing how you utilized these tools in the design and engineering of manufacturing equipment for Powertrain systems.

Mention specific 3D modeling tools you've used, such as AutoCAD or Catia, and how you have applied them to validate designs for manufacturing processes effectively, ensuring all specifications and standards are met.

Detail your method for developing manufacturing processes, from initial concept to launch, including how you analyze needs, gather requirements, design workflows, and test efficiencies to optimize production for Powertrain components.

Explain your understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in ensuring precision and accuracy in design work. Provide examples from past projects where GD&T principles were critical to your engineering solutions.

Discuss your proactive approach to managing design changes, including how you assess impacts, communicate with stakeholders, and implement corrective actions while minimizing disruptions to the manufacturing process.

Describe the types of data you typically analyze, and how you translate that information into actionable insights for improving manufacturing processes or product designs within the Powertrain domain.

Outline your leadership strategy, including the collaborative planning, clear delegation of tasks, and maintaining open communication throughout the project. Emphasize the importance of motivating the team and ensuring everyone is aligned with the project goals.