Engineering Launch Manager

About Lucid At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering Launch Manager to lead Plant Vehicle Engineering for Interior, Exterior, Seating, and Restraint systems during vehicle launch, production ramp-up, and ongoing manufacturing. This hands-on leader will connect Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, Program Management, and Vehicle Integration to deliver safe, high-quality vehicles and rapid issue resolution. We are looking for a resilient, hands-on leader with strong ownership, sound technical judgment, and the ability to develop people, clarify accountability, remove roadblocks, and drive complex issues to closure while sustaining team engagement and launch execution. Key Responsibilities Build a high-performing team through coaching, regular feedback, performance management, succession planning, and career development. Create a culture of ownership, accountability, technical rigor, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Maintain team morale and engagement during demanding launch periods by setting clear priorities, recognizing contributions, balancing workloads, and providing timely support. Lead by example with a hands-on approach, strong work ethic, calm decision-making, and willingness to support the team during critical builds and production escalations. Lead, coach, and develop Plant Vehicle Engineers supporting instrument panels, center consoles, door trim, headliners, interior trim, NVH, soft trim, carpet, interior electronics, fascias, cladding, moldings, exterior trim and closures, seating systems and mechanisms, airbags, seat belts, and occupant restraints. Serve as the primary engineering escalation point for launch, production, supplier, quality, craftsmanship, fit and finish, dimensional, assembly, and cross-functional concerns. Take ownership of ICA (Immediate Corrective Action) and PCA (Permanent Corrective Action) execution, from containment and risk assessment through verified root cause, corrective action, validation, and sustainable closure. Teach and guide the team in structured root cause analysis, including clear problem definition, data collection, fault isolation, 5 Why, fishbone, 8D, FMEA, and verification of corrective-action effectiveness. Challenge unsupported conclusions and ensure decisions are based on evidence, disciplined analysis, and clear validation plans. Define and maintain <span data-ccp-paras