Lucid Motors
Sr. Cost Engineer
Lucid Motors, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48076
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.
We are currently seeking a Sr. Cost Engineer to support the organization in all vehicle manufacturing commodities. The Cost Engineer will play a key role in providing product costs, process costs and cost driver analysis. This will ensure accurate, plausible cost estimates for piece cost and tooling. The cost estimates will be used to support commercial negotiations and BOM deliverables.
You Will: Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to provide defendable cost estimates across all Lucid Platforms at various development stages. Use your technical knowledge of product and process cost to provide feedback on supplier quotations. Take initiative in leading projects, implementing necessary corrective actions, proposing innovative solutions, and seeking support as needed. Demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively steer project teams and maintain clarity amidst changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Collect and maintain key cost driver data, including raw materials, production labor, machine rates, process parameters, SG&A, and R&D costs. Support in establishing cost targets and data for Business Development. You Bring:
Curiosity: This position will require building-from-scratch thinking in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of cost drivers and different manufacturing processes. BS/BA degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Finance. Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing costing including but not limited to: Electronics, PCBA, Harnesses, Injection Molding, Stamping, Casting, and Assemblies. Expertise in Excel-based modeling Strong written, verbal, organizational and program management skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and deliver precise cost assessments to stakeholders. Be a proactive self-starter comfortable navigating dynamic work environments with shifting priorities. Effective in engaging and collaborating across different departments. Experience in the Automotive Industry is ideal.
This is full-time Monday-Friday on-site at our headquarters in Southfield, Michigan OR Newark, CA
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.
By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
To all recruitment agencies : Lucid Motors
does not
accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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.
We are currently seeking a Sr. Cost Engineer to support the organization in all vehicle manufacturing commodities. The Cost Engineer will play a key role in providing product costs, process costs and cost driver analysis. This will ensure accurate, plausible cost estimates for piece cost and tooling. The cost estimates will be used to support commercial negotiations and BOM deliverables.
You Will: Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to provide defendable cost estimates across all Lucid Platforms at various development stages. Use your technical knowledge of product and process cost to provide feedback on supplier quotations. Take initiative in leading projects, implementing necessary corrective actions, proposing innovative solutions, and seeking support as needed. Demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively steer project teams and maintain clarity amidst changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Collect and maintain key cost driver data, including raw materials, production labor, machine rates, process parameters, SG&A, and R&D costs. Support in establishing cost targets and data for Business Development. You Bring:
Curiosity: This position will require building-from-scratch thinking in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of cost drivers and different manufacturing processes. BS/BA degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Finance. Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing costing including but not limited to: Electronics, PCBA, Harnesses, Injection Molding, Stamping, Casting, and Assemblies. Expertise in Excel-based modeling Strong written, verbal, organizational and program management skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and deliver precise cost assessments to stakeholders. Be a proactive self-starter comfortable navigating dynamic work environments with shifting priorities. Effective in engaging and collaborating across different departments. Experience in the Automotive Industry is ideal.
This is full-time Monday-Friday on-site at our headquarters in Southfield, Michigan OR Newark, CA
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.
By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
To all recruitment agencies : Lucid Motors
does not
accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.