Staff Joining Engineer

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.

The Staff Joining Engineer position primary responsibility is developing, implementing, and optimizing joining processes used in vehicle body manufacturing. These processes include welding, riveting, clinching and adhesive bonding, aiming to ensure structural integrity and manufacturing efficiency. The candidate should have expertise and experience in automotive manufacturing with a full understanding of joining equipment. This includes providing input and specification of equipment, quality, cycle time, design for manufacturability and joint development.

You will:

• Develop and implement quality control plans for Body in White lines including Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) focused on joint integrity and sustainability.
• Plan, and execute joint validation during all launch phases and SOP
• Optimize joining processes to improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Robot path optimization, sequencing, parameter setup. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as maintenance, quality, process to ensure process stability and performance
• Develop training programs for joining techs and production staff, create process documentation, and establish preventive quality plans
• Support / assist Maintenance in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures.
• Six Sigma Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in BIW Tear down process and control plan/ reaction plan.

You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience with joining equipment and processes for BIW automotive: Self piercing rivet, remote laser welding, spot welding, material dispensing and brazing
• 8+ years of relevant experience in setting up and running adaptive, Six Sigma, and other joining monitoring and optimization systems
• Proficiency in 3D CAD systems (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks), and a strong understanding of process monitoring and optimization techniques.
• Kuka and Fanuc experience for day-to-day joining process application (robot path & position teaching is a plus)
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group
• Able to work flexible hours and schedules as required
• Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Adhesive vision system and controller (Coherix, Nordson)
• Mechanical Joining System and controller (Deprag, Henrob)

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