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About Lucid
At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.
We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.
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Position Overview |
The Production Supervisor, Drive Unit leads a front-line production team executing Electric Drive Unit assembly operations at AMP-2. Joining at facility startup, this supervisor participates in first-build events, embeds standardized work, and builds a skilled team of Saudi national precision assemblers. The role owns shift-level Safety, Quality, Delivery, and People metrics for a section of the DU assembly line. |
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Key Responsibilities
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• Own daily production execution for an assigned DU line section covering rotor/stator, gearbox, HV wiring, or EOL test • Monitor cycle time, takt, OEE, FPY, and hourly build rate in real time; escalate deviations immediately • Conduct structured start-of-shift briefings and end-of-shift handovers with written reports • Enforce SWI compliance and Standardized Work discipline at every station • Collaborate across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Automation/Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering, EHS, IT/OT, MES, Supply Chain, Product Engineering and suppliers to achieve operational goals. HV & Precision Safety (Non-Negotiable) • Enforce HV LOTO, HVIL continuity checks, and mandatory HV PPE at HV connector and EOL test stations • Enforce calibrated torque tooling management, angle-torque verification, and critical fastener traceability • Manage HV emergency isolation response during EOL testing • Ensure zero tolerance for HV or precision assembly protocol compromise • Own shift EHS: safety walks, near-miss reporting, and emergency response for HV incidents Quality & Traceability • Conduct process confirmation walks at all critical-to-quality hold points in the DU build sequence • Manage non-conforming DU assemblies • Maintain MES traceability for all serial-numbered DU components • Lead shift-level RCCA and QR / QC for quality escapes Autonomous Maintenance & Continuous Improvement • Deploy Autonomous Maintenance Levels 1–3 with the team; drive centerline management and operator equipment care • Monitor equipment OEE, downtime, and breakdown trends; escalate chronic losses • Lead 5S, standard work improvements, and Kaizen events on shift Launch & Ramp-Up Support • Contribute to pre-production, first-off-tool, and Safe Launch events on shift • Execute Layered Process Audits and Process Confirmation walks; escalate deviations via QR / QC • Support run-at-rate and capacity verification events; drive corrective actions to closure Shift Management, Labor & Performance Control • Translate the production plan into labor deployment by certified station, manage attendance and maintain contingency coverage for critical operations. • Lead tier meeting SPEQDC routines, escalation ownership, structured handover, visual management and recovery to plan across rotor, stator, inverter, e-motor and EOL areas. • Own shift containment, stop-call-fix discipline, suspect material control, rework authorization routing and documented release criteria. • Manage employee relations, coaching, performance feedback and succession in alignment with policy and regulations in KSA
Launch Governance, Change Control & Operational Readiness • Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, equipment acceptance, Safe Launch, run-at-rate and capacity verification with objective evidence and disciplined punch-list closure. • Control production, process, software and test changes through documented risk assessment, approvals, validation, revision history and rollback or containment planning. • Participate in readiness reviews, Layered Process Audits, Process Confirmation, close assigned actions, etc. Saudization & Team Development • Actively develop Saudi national operators and team leaders • Build skills matrices and OJT training plans |
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Skills |
• Strong precision assembly mindset with torque-critical, serial-numbered component experience • Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills; experience developing multicultural hourly teams • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with focus on quality and safety • Results-driven with ability to manage quality and safety under shift pressure • Effective communicator in bilingual (English/Arabic) team environments • Technical standards, structured problem solving, risk-based decision making and controlled documentation • Data literacy: KPI definition, trend analysis, evidence-based validation and clear executive/shop-floor communication • Cross-functional influence, supplier coordination and disciplined ownership in a greenfield launch environment • Coaching, competency assessment and knowledge transfer in a multicultural English/Arabic workplace • Strong understanding of factory systems transactions and production flow |
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Minimum Qualifications
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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field (technical diploma with strong experience considered) • 3-5 years in EV/automotive manufacturing; 2+ years in front-line supervision • Working knowledge of Drive Unit assembly processes (E-motor, gearbox, EOL test, etc) • HV safety competency or commitment to achieve within 60 days of appointment • Fluent in English and Arabic (Arabic required for daily leadership of Saudi national team) • Preferred: greenfield launch experience and Lean/TPS certification • SAP/MES proficiency |
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.
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