We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to join the Materials & Joining team at Lucid. The ideal candidate has a passion for delivering materials engineering enabled products and managing engineering programs. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective field(s), possess the ability to learn quickly, and excel within a fast-paced environment. As a Senior Technical Program Manager in Materials & Joining, you will be responsible for developing schedules for materials & joining innovation and linking these with program timelines, establishing key materials & joining deliverables for program, and facilitating the execution of all deliverables. You will be required to apply your strong technical background in materials engineering to launch new technologies and work cross functionally to help solve complex engineering programs quickly and effectively. 

 

The Role: 

Facilitate the scoping, planning, and execution of all materials & joining program deliverables  Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure deliverables are on time and within budget  Proactively work with programs engineering, design engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to identify and mitigate risks impacting project timelines  Utilize program management tools to communicate engineering tasks, progress, and to publish critical information   Communicate project status, risks, and solutions to stakeholders at all levels  Define and implement best in class materials management processes and procedures  Proactively identify key risks and quality issues, prioritize, identify mitigations, and drive to closure  Lead planning, execution, and delivery of all Body Materials and Joining developments and qualification  Work alongside material engineers to ensure proper documentation of material development and qualification 

 

Qualifications: 

Min. 5+ years of work experience in technical program management and materials/process development  Technical background in materials science and engineering  Familiarity with systems engineering and project management principles  Experienced in DFMEA, PFMEA, 8D problem solving, 5S  Excellent communication skills and ability to lead cross functional teams  Advanced experience/Mastery with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence and Smartsheets  Experience driving development from concept to production  Detail oriented with strong recordkeeping and organizational skills  A self-driven approach to pushing the limits of engineering and a strong drive to develop innovative technologies 

 

Education: 

BS in Materials Engineering, Material Science, Metallurgy or other relevant fields 

 

Preferred: 

MS in Materials Engineering  Experience with Catia/3DX