Job title: supplier industrialization engineer
experience : 5+ years
location: juarez, mexico - onsite
about the team
the
global supplier industrialization & quality (gsiq)
team is dedicated to driving engineering excellence at the supplier side of our business. We are responsible for
powertrain & electronics
supplier industrialization, ensuring that products meet lucid's standards for
quality, cost, and timing
. This role will be exclusively supporting one of our
mexico-based suppliers in juarez
, managing daily collaboration and execution of deliverables.
purpose of the role
as a
supplier industrialization engineer
, you will lead and oversee supplier deliverables and results in alignment with lucid's standards. You will ensure suppliers meet critical quality and production milestones, support contingency actions when issues arise, and safeguard lucid's manufacturing readiness and product quality.
typical day in the role
* partner daily with our
juarez supplier
to review program timelines, tooling progress, trial readiness, and activities.
* collaborate cross-functionally with lucid stakeholders in
assembly plant manufacturing, incoming quality, material planning, and supplier quality
.
* react quickly to supplier quality or process-related issues, implementing
corrective and preventive actions
.
* monitor supplier kpis including
quality yield, production output, and process readiness
, providing transparent updates to lucid leadership.
* support end-of-line tester operations and key manufacturing operations improvements.
key responsibilities
* review, approve, and manage supplier industrialization activities including
tooling, fixtures, trials, and readiness for mass production
.
* drive robust
apqp
implementation from early design through
ppap submission
and production ramp-up.
* ensure supplier compliance with lucid's standards on
timing, cost, and quality
.
* identify risks in supplier processes, escalate issues, and develop mitigation plans.
* collaborate with suppliers on
and validation activities
to ensure industrial readiness.
* lead
root cause analysis
for process failures and drive permanent solutions.
* provide engineering support for
functional circuit testing (fct) and end-of-line (eol) systems
including
sifo, athertek, git, and abtest
platforms.
candidate requirements
* experience
: minimum
5+ years
in
pcba manufacturing
in supplier quality, operations, quality, or process engineering.
* education
:
bs in engineering
(electrical, mechanical, industrial, or related).
ms preferred.
* languages
:
fluent in english and spanish
; taiwanese is a plus.
* travel
: must be able to
commute daily to juarez, mx
.
* performance indicators
: success measured by
on-time deliverables, supplier performance improvement, and adherence to lucid's quality standards
.
required skills
1. supplier industrialization expertise
: apqp, ppap, and program management (5+ years).
2. quality tools mastery
: iatf 16949, spc, msa, fmea, doe, gd&t, with proven
technical writing and analytical skills
.
3. pcba manufacturing & testing
: experience in
functional and end-of-line testing
(sifo, athertek, git, abtest).
preferred skills & traits
* ability to
interpret schematics and drawings
and apply knowledge of global quality standards.
* team-oriented
with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
* hands-on, data-driven, results-oriented mindset
with a passion for excellence.
* adaptability to dynamic and fast-paced environments.