Hiring: Manufacturing Engineer I Company: Lucid Motors Location: Newark, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:48:41 Employment Type: Internship Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, CATIA, Jira, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office About the job Required Skills: •Manufacturing Feasibility: Partner with Design Engineering to review product designs for General Assembly manufacturability and drive design-change recommendations that improve build quality, tool access, ergonomics, cycle time, and production readiness. •DFM Leadership: Lead detailed Design for Manufacturing reviews for product, process, tooling, and equipment concepts, and translate findings into actionable requirements, risks, and decisions for cross-functional teams. •Process Development: Take assigned assembly processes from concept through prototype build, validation, launch, and stable production by defining process flow, work methods, equipment needs, tooling requirements, and handoff criteria. •Launch Execution: Plan and execute launch activities, including prototype builds, virtual build reviews, material-flow readiness, equipment installation, commissioning, issue tracking, and risk-mitigation plans. •Process Controls: Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, Bills of Process, PFMEAs, quality control plans, and dimensional-control strategies that support repeatable, quality-focused production. •Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, error-proofing, and cost-reduction opportunities that improve throughput, quality, safety, ergonomics, and production efficiency. •Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate Design, Quality, Operations, Facilities, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and supplier partners to resolve open issues, evaluate make-versus-buy decisions, and keep launch and production milestones on track. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field. •Solid functional working knowledge of assembly processes, tooling, equipment, Lean Manufacturing, error proofing, PFMEA, quality control plans, or dimensional-control methods. •Demonstrated capacity to interpret technical requirements, summarize data, communicate recommendations, and support cross-functional decision-making in a manufacturing environment. •Demonstrated capacity to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position, including understanding work instructions, safety procedures, and job-related communications. •Demonstrated capacity to travel up to 40%, including domestic and international travel. •Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering or a related technical field. •Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on hard surfaces in a manufacturing or production environment. •Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands for handling tools, reviewing components, supporting assembly processes, and interacting with equipment or fixtures. •Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 lbs. as needed; heavier items may require assistance. •Reaching and Bending: Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, and access equipment, fixtures, and work areas as required by process reviews and launch activities. Compensation: •$91,500 - $125,840 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!