Technical Project Manager, Vehicle Test

Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.  

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 Technical Project Manager for our Vehicle Test team. This position requires an automotive professional with relevant experience planning and organizing tests for design and production validation. Our ideal candidate exhibits a strong drive, an organized mindset, and has had prior experience bringing vehicles to production. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

Own and organize the vehicle testing schedule

Ensure testing projects stay on track by coordinating resources, identifying and eliminating blockers

Manage system and vehicle testing requirements across the organization including securing test facilities and coordinating testing logistics for significant off-site tests

Enhance and maintain our vehicle testing program processes for tracking and reporting

Collaborate with vendors / suppliers executing tests on Lucid’s behalf

Support the organization by coordinating resources and eliminating blockers

Regularly report testing status to management and executives

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science minimum in a relevant science or engineering field or extensive years doing relevant work in the automotive industry

Proven experience with automotive vehicle testing

Strong understanding of industry vehicle testing standards and testing requirements

Experience in system testing especially for chassis and powertrain components

Experience making and tracking schedules for large programs / projects

Strong knowledge of the automotive testing process for production vehicles

Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members, vendors and management

Comfortable with initiating and taking ownership of projects

Track record of establishing strong processes and work procedures

Organized mindset and time management skills to keep projects on track to the finish

Education:

Bachelor of Science minimum in a relevant science or engineering field or extensive years doing relevant work in the automotive industry

Advantageous: 

Masters degree in a relevant engineering field

MBA or professional certification for Project/Program Management

Experience testing fully electric vehicles

5+ years of experience

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