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Sr. Plastics Engineer, ToolingLucid Motors • Newark, CA, US
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Sr. Plastics Engineer, Tooling

Sr. Plastics Engineer, Tooling

Lucid Motors • Newark, CA, US
13 days ago
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Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Lucid Motor's Polymer Technology Team is an expert group sharing material, process and tooling insight where needed across the organization. The team drives all polymer-related aspects throughout the entire product development process and supports the organization beyond that by covering aspects of material vetting / selection / approval, engineering design optimization, design for manufacturing (DFM), process simulation, tool concept / design, process optimization, material characterization and failure analysis among other responsibilities.

The Sr. Plastics Engineer – Tooling and Process role strengthens the Tooling and Process Group by working on new developments, supporting DFM optimization, performing and analyzing process simulations, evaluating tool concepts / designs as well as through on-site support for process optimization and troubleshooting.

The Role

  • Be a significant contributor to a world-class vehicle engineering team by supporting with plastics tool expertise and owning polymer-related aspects from part design for manufacturing (DFM) phase to product launch
  • Consultation with design engineers and suppliers throughout product development process, advising on process and tooling feasibility, DFM, efficiency and cost
  • Evaluation of flow studies and mold designs before tool approval and kick-off
  • Ensuring plastic tooling is compliant with Lucid Tool Standards
  • Methodical approach to documentation
  • Support of internal non-engineering teams and representation of Lucid material team in communication with suppliers (incl. on-site visits)

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years' of experience, evaluating DFM and injection molding tool designs
  • Excellent knowledge of injection tooling, including technologies such as in-mold decoration, foaming, overmolding, back-injection, vario-thermal processes
  • Experience with DFM process for automotive A-surface parts
  • Experience with flow simulation software (Autodesk MoldFlow)
  • Proven hands-on experience with plastic injection molding process, including process optimization
  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% if needed
  • Advantageous

  • Worked in automotive development environment, ideally through complete product development process
  • Hands-on experience with creation of MoldFlow studies, first tool trials, and tool approvals
  • Experience with tool should costing to understand tool cost impact of part design choices
  • Experience with other plastic manufacturing processes and their tooling (e.g. blow molding, thermal forming, vacuum forming, compression molding, slush molding)
  • At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

    Salary Range

    The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

    Additional Compensation and Benefits

    Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid's equity program and / or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

    Base Pay Range (Annual)

    $140,000—$175,000 USD

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