Staff Technical Project Manager, Advanced Product Quality
Newark, CA
Lucid Motors is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Overview
Staff Technical Project Manager for Quality will be responsible for driving the Quality functions PDP deliverables throughout major and minor product launches. They will work closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Digital, Program Management, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality) to ensure quality objectives and processes are executed and met. Two key focus areas are Deviation Management and Quality Issues Management. In addition to launch activities, ongoing quality deliverables include benchmarking, process capability improvements, lessons learned, and issues management. Ongoing customer / field issue resolution is essential to drive customer expectations and control warranty costs.
Responsibilities
- Establish and oversee Quality strategy throughout all aspects of the product development lifecycle
- Identify opportunities for and deploy new processes / standards to improve product quality
- Serve as Quality organization leader and point of contact for the product line or program
- Set and drive Quality deliverables for product line launch through sustaining production, including but not limited to : Launch Risk and Mitigation Plans, APQ Design Reviews, Prototype evaluation, DVPR, PPAP / LQP, Manufacturing Process Validation, Quality Control Plan, Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Create timelines and resource planning to meet program quality deliverables
- Manage metrics, reporting and escalations of Quality deliverables and performance
- Establish and execute process for launch issues management; drive critical issues to closure
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, NPI and Incoming Quality to ensure new program Clear to Build readiness and conformance of Quality deliverables during part-level change management
- Understand and stay abreast of business performance and internal / external quality issues
- Set and manage product Single Quality Agenda, guide product quality priorities
- Facilitate cross-functional reviews on open plant / field issues and drive them to closure; facilitate lessons learned for future programs
Qualifications
Engineering or STEM Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience8+ years of product development or manufacturing / quality operations experience8+ years of project / program management experience and / or leading cross-functional teamsExperience in the automotive industry preferredExperience with DFMEA / PFMEA and APQPExperience with CTQ of the product at part level / system level / vehicle levelSelf-starter and results orientedAbility to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environmentExcellent problem solving and analytical skills with data / metrics; hands-on RCCA on the floor during builds and validation of ICA / PCAAbility to resolve complex problems independently; demonstrated ability to manage teams and interface with Sr. ManagementStrong time management and ability to prioritize competing requestsComfortable working in a matrixed environment; ability to form cohesive project teams across disparate groupsExceptional verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of continuous improvement and Six Sigma; ability to implement and drive a quality operating systemCompetency in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)Ability to foster and support a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and teamworkBenefits
Lucid offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, vacation, 401(k), and eligibility for equity program and / or annual incentive program where applicable.
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