Sr. Quality Engineer, Paint

We launched Lucid in 2016 to build the world’s best cars and accelerate the shift to clean energy. Our vehicles deliver best-in-class performance *and* efficiency. Equally important, we’re building a world-class team: From our state-of-the-art factory in Arizona to our global headquarters in California’s Silicon Valley, we’re recruiting high-performing people who want to help decarbonize Earth. Join us!

 

As a senior member of the Paint Shop Quality Team, you will lead efforts to ensure world-class painted finishes on every vehicle. You will own quality systems for paint processes, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to eliminate defects and optimize performance. Your technical expertise and leadership will help maintain Lucid’s commitment to uncompromising quality.

 You Will:

• Develop and implement quality standards and inspection protocols for paint shop operations.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for paint-related defects using advanced quality tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto).
• Oversee audits of paint processes to ensure compliance with specifications and standardized work.
• Partner with production, engineering, and supplier teams to resolve systemic issues and improve process capability.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify opportunities for defect reduction and process optimization.
• Provide technical guidance on paint application systems, curing processes, and surface preparation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with lean manufacturing principles.
• Train and mentor quality technicians and production staff on inspection techniques and quality standards.
• Ensure proper use and calibration of specialized inspection equipment (e.g., Elcometer, Wavescan, BYK-maci, PELT).
• Maintain accurate documentation of quality metrics and present findings to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 standards

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in automotive paint quality or process engineering (OEM or Tier 1 preferred).
• Strong knowledge of paint shop processes: pre-treatment/e-coat, primer/basecoat/clearcoat systems, robotic application, and curing ovens.
• Proficiency in quality methodologies (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC) and problem-solving tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to support production schedules, including nights and weekends as needed.

 

 

 

 

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.