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.
Position Overview
The Manager, Powertrain Production Operations owns end-to-end 24/7 production execution across AMP-2 Powertrain — covering both Drive Unit and HV Battery assembly shops. Joining a greenfield facility, this leader establishes the entire production organization from scratch: recruiting and developing all shifts employees, embedding shift routines, and driving performance from first commissioning through volume ramp-up to and beyond SOP. The role is accountable for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People. The role operates through disciplined change control, objective launch evidence, cross-functional problem solving, and structured transfer of technical ownership to the Saudi workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Production Leadership
Own 24/7 production execution for DU and HV Battery assembly shops across all shifts
Deliver committed production volume, OEE, FPY, and cost-per-unit targets aligned to AMP-2 business plan
Own operational budget including labor, overtime, consumables, and conversion cost performance
Build the production organization from ground up: shift managers, supervisors, team leads, operators
Launch Governance & Ramp-Up
Own Safe Launch, run-at-rate, and capacity verification governance through SOP and volume ramp
Chair Launch Readiness Reviews, Layered Process Audits, and Process Confirmation routines
Lead QRQC / War Room escalation during launch and ramp-up phases
Ensure operational readiness for future powertrain variants and product introductions
Operational Excellence & KPI Ownership
Define, cascade, and govern production KPIs — Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment (SQDCPE)
Lead tiered accountability (Tier 1–3) daily management routines across the Powertrain shop
Drive structured problem-solving and QRQC closure for chronic and acute production issues
Own S&OP execution interface with Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering functions
HV Safety & Compliance
Enforce HV LOTO, HVIL continuity, and mandatory HV PPE for all work on or near EV Powertrain equipment
Comply with SASO, Saudi MOL, IEC 60204, and functional safety standards (ISO 13849 / IEC 62061)
Support HV emergency response including thermal runaway isolation and battery-related incident procedures
Achieve and maintain HV safety competency appropriate to scope of work
Continuous Improvement & Culture
Champion Lucid Production System principles: Standardized Work, Kaizen, VSM, cost-per-unit reduction
Establish a safety-first, quality-obsessed, high-performance culture across the Powertrain shop
Sponsor CI projects targeting cycle time, FPY, OEE, and conversion cost improvement
Enterprise Operations, Governance & Financial Leadership
Establish the Powertrain operating system, organization design, shift model, span of control, competency architecture and escalation model for 24/7 DU and Battery operations.
Own annual operating plan, manpower, conversion cost, overtime, consumables and productivity roadmap; present risks, tradeoffs and recovery actions…