Request ID: 6607-1
Start/End Dates: 06/05/2026 - 30/04/2027
Tax Work Location: USCA_Lucid_1 (SJC01)
Job Title: Engineering & IT - Design Engineer 5
Ideal candidate has designed SYSTEMS on a BUILD TO PRINT scheme, capable of designing with manufacturing in mind, knowledge of INJECTION MOLDING, compression forming , lamination, GD&T etc.
Job Description: Request Summary:
Candidate Requirements
· Years of Experience Required: 4+ overall years of experience in the field.
· Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor''s degree is required to be eligible for this role.
· Best vs. Average: See JD
· Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on quality of work
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
1. Minimum 4 years experience as a detail‐oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.)
2. Minimum 4 years of knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities
3. Minimum 4 years experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP
Hard Skills Assessments
· Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: ASAP
· Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include 2-3 rounds
· Required Candidate Preparation: Refresh on fundamentals
· Lead Engineers will interview
· Manager will interview
· Final round will be at Director level
Job Description
Engineer / Senior Engineer – Interiors
Role
• Be a significant contributor to a world‐class Interior Components and Systems engineering team
• Create industry‐leading Interior Components and Systems with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality
• Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems across the Lucid portfolio
• Work collaboratively within a cross‐functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, prioritizing overall vehicle benefit above individual systems
• Collaborate with interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on‐time delivery of Lucid Interior Components and Systems
• Employ and develop effective tools and innovative approaches to support product development
Qualifications
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail‐oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities
• Experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP
• Proficiency in CAD for 2D/3D concept drawings, interior components and systems, packaging layouts, and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred)
• Vehicle and product launch experience
Advantageous
• Flexibility and adaptability to succeed in a fast‐paced startup environment
• Experience completing one full program cycle from concept to production launch in automotive interior components and systems
• Profound knowledge of vehicle interior systems with a demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution
• Strong understanding of plastic part design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety, and homologation requirements
• Competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T
• A strong desire to create exceptional products as part of a highly capable team
• A practical, hands‐on approach that complements theoretical knowledge
• Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills
Education
• Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
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