BIW Program Manager📣 Job Ad

About Lucid Motors and the Role

Lucid Motors-LA is seeking a BIW Program Manager to join its team in Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is critical for deploying new products and equipment within Lucid's Body-in-White (BIW) manufacturing lines. The role involves close collaboration with various cross-functional teams to ensure that manufacturing lines meet all customer specifications and contribute to Lucid's commitment to innovation in mobility experiences.

Core Responsibilities

The BIW Program Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of BIW equipment deployment and project management. Key responsibilities include:

• Generating Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for Body-in-White equipment and evaluating integrator proposals.
• Reviewing all project phases up to Start of Production (SOP) and managing open issue lists.
• Executing and documenting Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) buyoffs with integrators.
• Developing a comprehensive understanding of products, production processes, and manufacturing technologies to mitigate risks and identify optimization opportunities.
• Creating and maintaining risk assessments to manage timeline and cost impacts.
• Reporting project updates to Manufacturing leadership.
• Building and maintaining manufacturing equipment project charters for Body-in-White lines.
• Monitoring product design change impacts on manufacturing equipment budget and timelines.
• Coordinating with affected teams to integrate their requirements into the manufacturing line.
• Leading meetings to resolve issues related to manufacturing equipment design and installation.
• Managing on-site installation planning with equipment integrators and facility installations.
• Supporting the launch management team for line readiness and handoff.
• Creating and modifying project schedules.
• Defining and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance dashboards for engineering activities.
• Leading lessons learned and knowledge-sharing initiatives across programs.
• Ensuring product manufacturability through Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews.
• Driving PFMEA development, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and Standard Work creation.

Manufacturing Process Leadership

This role involves defining and implementing advanced manufacturing strategies, specifically focusing on:

• Developing BIW manufacturing strategies for new programs and production expansions.
• Leading process development for Resistance Spot Welding, MIG/MAG Welding, Laser Welding, Structural Adhesives, Riveting Technologies, Hemming, and Closure Assembly.

Quality and Operational Improvement

The BIW Program Manager will also drive initiatives for dimensional quality and operational excellence:

• Establishing dimensional control strategies for BIW assemblies.
• Leading body accuracy improvement initiatives and coordinating quality loops during launch phases.
• Driving root cause analysis and corrective actions for dimensional variation, tooling issues, and assembly problems.
• Supporting fit-and-finish optimization with Quality and Operation teams.
• Implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Throughput, Labor Productivity, and Cost Reduction.

Candidate Profile and Experience

Candidates for this full-time BIW Program Manager position should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in advanced manufacturing engineering or program management within the automotive industry, with a focus on Body-in-White processes. The role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing technologies, project management methodologies, and quality control systems.

Company Vision and Approach

Lucid Motors is dedicated to creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation, built on proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. The company operates with deep vertical integration, conducting design, engineering, and production in-house across global offices and manufacturing facilities. Joining Lucid means contributing to a team united by a shared commitment to excellence and the pursuit of redefining possibilities in the future of mobility.