Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Paint - DFM

As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Paint - DFM, you will play a role in manufacturing design and managing DFM items for the Paint process for all Lucid models. You will work closely with Design Engineering, Project Lifecycle Management, Vehicle Integration, Logistics, New Product Introduction, Operations Engineering and other cross-functional teams to ensure the Paint Manufacturing line is built to all customer specifications. 

You will:

• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure that vehicle paint surfaces, finishes, and related components are designed for ease of manufacturing, quality control, and efficient production
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in the paint manufacturing process, ensuring that workflows, equipment, and methods are optimized to reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance production efficiency
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, production, quality control, and supply chain, to ensure that manufacturability is embedded from the early stages of vehicle design
• Provide input on the selection and design of paint application and curing equipment, ensuring requirements for product design
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams throughout all phases of paint line development, from initial concept through to successful launch
• Assist in managing the cost of paint manufacturing processes, identifying opportunities to reduce material usage, improve process efficiency, and optimize energy consumption
• Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to senior management and leadership teams
• Develop and manage project schedules, allocate necessary resources (personnel, equipment, materials), and ensure timely delivery in accordance with established timelines
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate potential risks (technical, schedule, cost, etc.) throughout the program lifecycle
• Evaluate product design changes on manufacturing equipment to support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities
• Comprehensive understanding of the product, production processes, and manufacturing technologies to mitigate risks and identify opportunities for process optimization
• Collaborate with relevant teams to identify and implement critical actions necessary for seamless integration of requirements into the manufacturing line
• Organize and lead meetings focused on resolving issues related to manufacturing equipment design and installation

You bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required
• 5+ years in Paint Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience in the automotive industry is a must
• Must be detail oriented and well organized
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives in complex environments.
• Possesses strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company
• Working knowledge of Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project and AutoCAD is a must
• Working Knowledge of Catia and Delmia is a plus
• Possess knowledge and experience across multiple functions within product design and manufacturing
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time