The New Product Introduction Technical Program Manager will be responsible for taking the lead role in this new product at Lucid. The New Product Introduction Manager will work closely with Project Lifecycle Management, Vehicle Integration, Design Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of new products and changes. 

**This job can be in AZ or CA**

You Will:

Manage a team of NPI project engineers to drive ECRs and Programs from evaluation to execution, this includes but is not limited to engineering changes affecting a part used in the manufacturing process Drive NPI activities in new programs such as: Part readiness Line readiness ensuring changes affected by new parts MBOM updates on timely manner Timely escalation for proper correction of critical items that represent a risk to a new program or to current production Participate in Engineering Change Request meetings to understand the scope of changes and determine assessment criteria based on the nature of approved changes Coordinate and ensure effectivity of ECR new parts trials, ensure proper documentation and disciplined execution Gain holistic knowledge of the product, production processes, and manufacturing technologies in order to understand and mitigate risks, as well as to recognize optimization opportunities Work with cross functional teams to understand the critical actions necessary for successful introduction of new features, capabilities, and products, and ensure those needs will be met ahead of deployment Maintain and communicate project timelines and coordinate NPI and project related plant activities Coordinate and manage all vehicle material cut-over activity Manage the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) for the Mid Size program(s) Continuously improve NPI processes and systems to ensure effectivity and proper use of time

You Bring:

Engineering or STEM Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required 8+ years in New Product Introduction or Manufacturing Engineering required Experience in the automotive industry or product design is a must Experience in Manufacturing is a must Ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives in complex environments Possesses strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company Working knowledge of Catia Possess knowledge and experience across multiple functions within product design and manufacturing Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time

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