Design Engineer, Interior Trim

lucidmotors

Southfield, MI
full-time mid
Posted 1 day ago
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Summary

Generated 16 days ago

Role Overview

This role involves contributing to a world-class engineering team focused on luxury electric vehicle interiors. The position requires creating and launching innovative interior components and systems that embody luxury, performance, and functionality.

Key Responsibilities

Create industry-leading interior components or systems with a focus on luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality.
Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of interior components and systems within the Lucid portfolio.
Collaborate interactively with cross-functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering teams, prioritizing the overall vehicle benefit.
Work with interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on-time delivery of components and systems.
Employ and develop effective tools and innovative approaches to support the development of interior components and systems.
Contribute to the creation and improvement of technical product specifications and timelines for accelerated development cycles.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as an Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., Hard trim, Soft trim, IP, Door trims, Consoles, Headliners).
Knowledge of automotive interior components and systems industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities.
Experience creating/improving/establishing technical product specifications and timelines for accelerated development.
Proficiency in using CAD for 2D/3D concept drawings, packaging layouts, and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Expected Impact

The successful candidate will significantly contribute to the development of groundbreaking luxury electric vehicle interiors, enhancing the overall user experience and reinforcing Lucid's position as a leader in the luxury EV market.

Why Apply

Be a key contributor to the future of luxury electric mobility with a company at the forefront of innovation.
Work alongside accomplished minds in the industry to create captivating and advanced electric vehicles.
Join a community of innovators driven to create a better, more sustainable future.
This summary was generated from the original job posting (AI-assisted, human-reviewed). For full details, visit the company's site.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary, benefits, and perks for this role

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • • 401(k) with company match
  • • Flexible PTO and holidays
  • • Professional development opportunities
From original job posting

Original Job Description

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At 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.

Role 

  • Be a significant contributor to a world-class Interior Components and Systems engineering team 
  • Create industry-leading Interior Components or Systems, with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality 
  • Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems in the Lucid portfolio 
  • Work interactively within a cross-functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, placing priority on the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system 
  • Collaborate with Interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on time delivery of Lucid Interior Components and Systems 
  • Employ and develop effective tools and an innovative approach to supporting the development 

 
Qualifications

  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (for one or more: Hard trim, Soft trim, IP, Door trims, Consoles, Headliners, etc.) 
  • Knowledge and understanding of automotive Interior Components and Systems industry benchmark, trends and supplier competencies 
  • Experience creating/improving/establishing technical product specifications and timelines to achieve an accelerated development cycle towards SOP 
  • Experienced in using CAD to create 2D/3D concept drawings, Interior Components and Systems, packaging layouts and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred) 
  • Vehicle and product launch experience 

 
 
Advantageous

  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to achieve success in a fast-paced startup environment 
  • One full program cycle experience from concept to production launch in automotive Interior Components and Systems 
  • Profound knowledge of vehicle Interior Components and Systems and demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution 
  • A solid knowledge of plastic parts design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety and homologation requirements 
  • Strong competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T 
  • A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team 
  • A practical hands-on approach to complement the theoretical 
  • Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills 

 
Education

  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a relevant discipline 

 

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.
Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
 
Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.  (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$97,600 - $134,200 USD

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