Manager, Fastener Engineering

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.

We are currently seeking a Manager, Fastener Engineering & Vehicle Integration.  You will lead a team of engineers and others in support of vehicle development as well as ensuring readiness for production.  You will drive all fastener-related issues to closure to get Lucid products into mass production, optimizing fasteners for cost, commonality, and quality.

The Role

• Lead and organize your team to perform Joint Design, Fastener Catalog Standard Part Release, and Validation Authority to develop fastening strategies for the vehicle
• Lead engineers to specify loads, define stress targets, and improve analysis methods for bolted joint analysis
• Consult with Design Engineers in proper joint design and recommend fasteners based on usage, coating & part strength
• Drive resolution of joint design issues between stakeholders
• Achieve commonization of fasteners with assembly-friendly solutions
• Plan, design, and document a company-wide fastener catalog based on best practices cost control and global availability
• Develop & Implement Testing strategy based on cooperation with test facilities to validate joints
• Oversee the release of fastener drawings, part names & numbers, and CAD (CATIA v6) into Enovia
• Provide Design Engineers with testing support including samples and testing oversight
• Provide continuous improvement of processes by supporting line walks, best in class serviceability, assembly time reduction, and cost reduction initiatives
• Conduct training in principles of bolted joint analysis for management, engineers, and designers
• Investigate and promote new fastener technologies

Qualifications

• BSME Degree, MSME preferred
• 2+ years of management experience
• 5+ years of Fastener Engineering experience w/automotive OEM or supplier
• Fastener lab testing experience (torque specification development)
• Fastener selection/recommendation experience
• Fastened joint design review experience
• Fastener manufacturing experience
• Ability to read and understand component drawings
• Ability to travel (up to 15% domestic travel may be required)

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.

·       California (Bay Area) - $138,000-198,000

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.)

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