Sr. Manager, Powertrain Manufacturing, DU/MPB
Lucid Motors
On-site
Casa Grande, AZ
Transportation
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 Sr. Manager, Manufacturing – Powertrain will have full ownership of one of the three Powertrain manufacturing areas: Battery, Drive Unit, or Power Electronics. This leader is accountable for production and maintenance performance within their line, ensuring safe, high-quality, and cost-effective output that supports overall company production targets. The Sr. Manager will drive operational excellence, build strong leadership capability, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
You Will:
- Full Ownership of Assigned Line: Manage all aspects of production and maintenance for the assigned PWT line (Battery, DU, or PE).
- Deliver Operational KPIs: Achieve SQDCP targets including throughput (JPH), OEE, FPY, scrap cost, and equipment availability.
- Reliability & Improvement: Drive root-cause analysis and structured problem solving (PFMEA, 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, etc.) to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
- Leadership Development: Mentor and grow Production Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leads, ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, TPM, IE, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver seamless operations and ramp readiness.
- Standardization & Best Practices: Establish and sustain process standards across shifts and collaborate with other Sr. Managers to align practices across all PWT shops.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with company safety policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards.
- Resource Planning: Collaborate with TPM/IE to define headcount glide path, shift structure, and production ramp plans.
You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in high-volume manufacturing operations, including 3+ years in leadership.
- Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding production KPIs (throughput, quality, cost, and reliability).
- Strong background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and equipment/process reliability.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and talent development skills.
- Experience in automotive, aerospace, or other high-tech manufacturing environments preferred
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