Job Title : Supplier Industrialization Engineer
Experience : 5+ Years
Location : ElPaso-TX- 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 Run@Rate 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 productionDrive robust APQP implementation from early design through PPAP submission and production ramp-up.Ensure supplier compliance with Lucid's standards on timing, cost, and qualityIdentify risks in supplier processes, escalate issues, and develop mitigation plans.Collaborate with suppliers on Run@Rate 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
ExperienceMinimum
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.TravelMust be able to
commute daily to Juarez, MX
Performance IndicatorsSuccess measured by
on-time deliverables, supplier performance improvement, and adherence to Lucid's quality standards
Required Skills
Supplier Industrialization ExpertiseAPQP, PPAP, and Program Management (5+ years).
Quality Tools MasteryIATF 16949, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, GD&T, with proven
technical writing and analytical skills
PCBA Manufacturing & TestingExperience 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.