Process Engineering Manager📣 إعلان

Introduction to the Role

Lucid Motors-LA is seeking a Process Engineering Manager for its General Assembly operations. This full-time position is based in King Abdullah Economic City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and requires a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in automotive process engineering or production leadership.

About Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors develops advanced mobility solutions, utilizing proprietary technology and a software-defined vehicle architecture. The company designs and builds vehicles that combine range, performance, and design, with a focus on both performance and sustainability. Lucid operates with deep vertical integration, conducting design, engineering, and production in-house across its global facilities.

Role Overview

The General Assembly Process Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the GA Process Engineering team through new product introductions, manufacturing readiness, and ongoing production support. This role ensures the successful handover of manufacturing processes from Manufacturing Engineering to Operations, validates process capability, and drives robust process control implementation. The position is critical for achieving production KPIs, ensuring product quality, and enabling continuous improvement within the General Assembly shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the transition of manufacturing processes from Manufacturing Engineering to Production teams.
• Oversee the execution of process and product validation activities, including trial builds and line capability studies.
• Ensure the readiness of all process documentation, such as Control Plans, Standard Work, and Work Instructions.
• Coordinate build audits, fit & finish reviews, and end-of-line validations to confirm process stability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Process Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists.
• Define priorities and allocate resources across shifts and launch phases.
• Ensure robust process design through ergonomic assessments, torque studies, and fastener validations.
• Implement process control systems, visual management tools, and error-proofing solutions.
• Monitor and improve GA process performance against production KPIs, partnering with Quality teams to resolve systemic issues.
• Lead structured root cause analysis using tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, and Operations teams.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in automotive GA process engineering or production leadership.
• Proven experience in process validation, equipment handover, and vehicle program launches.
• Hands-on experience with problem-solving methodologies and process control systems.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and production readiness.
• Experience in high-volume automotive production environments is preferred.

Work Environment and Expectations

This role requires flexibility to support off-shift and weekend activities, particularly during launch phases. The successful candidate will operate within a dynamic manufacturing environment, contributing to the continuous improvement and operational excellence of the General Assembly shop.