Lucid Motors

Technical Specialist, Interior Door Trim

Lucid Motors$166K — $244K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in automotive Interior Components and Systems, focusing on Door Trim or related interior systems.
  • Strong technical knowledge of automotive interior materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in structured problem-solving methodologies like 8D or DFMEA.
  • Familiarity with automotive product development processes from concept to launch.
  • Proficiency in reading CAD models and engineering specifications (CATIA V5/V6 preferred).
  • Experience with design validation and product release activities.
  • Strong understanding of interior manufacturing processes such as injection molding and assembly operations.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to a world-class Interior Components and Systems Engineering team.
  • Serve as the technical expert for Door Trim systems during the product development lifecycle.
  • Lead resolution of design and integration issues for Door Trim components.
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure successful development and launch of Door Trim systems.
  • Drive technical reviews and support engineering change management activities.
  • Support supplier technical development and production readiness reviews.
  • Analyze component performance to ensure compliance with targets for quality and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability coverage.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Participation in equity program and discretionary cash incentive program.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a Technical Specialist, Interior Door Trim. This position requires an experienced professional with the ability to work with one of the most passionate engineering teams in the industry. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate technical excellence in their field, possess the ability to learn quickly, drive issue resolution, and strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Role :
  • Be a key contributor to a world-class Interior Components and Systems Engineering team.
  • Serve as the technical expert for Door Trim systems throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Lead the investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution of design and vehicle integration issues related to Door Trim components.
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Purchasing, and Supplier teams to ensure successful development and launch of Interior Door Trim systems.
  • Drive technical reviews and support engineering change management activities, including ECRs, deviations, and continuous product improvements.
  • Support supplier technical development, validation activities, production readiness reviews, and launch execution.
  • Establish and maintain technical requirements, design guidelines, lessons learned, and best practices for Door Trim systems.
  • Analyze component and system performance to ensure compliance with functional, durability, safety, craftsmanship, and customer experience targets.
  • Interface with Crash Safety, NVH, Manufacturing Engineering, and Vehicle Integration teams to ensure all product requirements are achieved.
  • Support DVP&R development, validation planning, test result analysis, and corrective actions to ensure product performance meets Lucid standards.
  • Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts during prototype builds, vehicle integration events, and production launches.
  • Develop innovative solutions that improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, cost, and customer satisfaction.


Qualifications
  • 6+ years of demonstrated experience in automotive Interior Components and Systems, with emphasis on Door Trim, Instrument Panel, Center Console, or related interior systems.
  • Strong technical knowledge of automotive interior materials, manufacturing processes, system integration, and component performance requirements.
  • Experience leading technical issue resolution through structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, DFMEA, PFMEA, or similar approaches.
  • Knowledge of automotive product development processes from concept through production launch.
  • Ability to read, review, and evaluate CAD models, engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications (CATIA V5/V6 preferred).
  • Experience supporting design validation, testing, and product release activities.
  • Strong understanding of interior manufacturing processes including injection molding, wrapping, painting, compression molding, and assembly operations.
  • Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.
  • Familiarity with automotive quality systems, change management processes, and launch readiness requirements.
  • Experience with CAE tools, mold flow analysis, finite element analysis, or related engineering simulations.
  • Excellent communication, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Advantageous
  • One or more full vehicle program cycles from concept development through production launch.
  • Experience with luxury or premium automotive interior systems.
  • Knowledge of failure analysis techniques, statistical problem-solving, and quality improvement methodologies.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing plants and launch activities during vehicle builds and production ramp-up.
  • Ability to work effectively within global cross-functional teams and suppliers across multiple regions.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance technical excellence, timing, cost, and quality objectives.
  • Spanish, German and Chinese language skills are a plus.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

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.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$166,500-$244,200 USD

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

About Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors is an American electric vehicle manufacturer that designs and produces luxury electric cars. The company's flagship vehicle, the Lucid Air, is a high-performance electric sedan that is designed to compete with other luxury electric vehicles such as the Tesla Model S. The Lucid Air is expected to have a range of over 500 miles on a single charge and will be available in several different configurations. The company was founded in 2007 by Bernard Tse and Sam Weng and is headquartered in Newark, California.
Learn more about Lucid Motors
Size
2,000 employees
Market Cap
$10.7 billion
Industry
Founded
2007
NASDAQ

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