The Sr. Manager, Manufacturing – Powertrain will have full ownership of one of the three Powertrain manufacturing areas: Battery, Drive Unit, or Power Electronics. This leader is accountable for production and maintenance performance within their line, ensuring safe, high-quality, and cost-effective output that supports overall company production targets. The Sr. Manager will drive operational excellence, build strong leadership capability, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

You Will: Full Ownership of Assigned Line: Manage all aspects of production and maintenance for the assigned PWT line (Battery, DU, or PE). Deliver Operational KPIs: Achieve SQDCP targets including throughput (JPH), OEE, FPY, scrap cost, and equipment availability. Reliability & Improvement: Drive root-cause analysis and structured problem solving (PFMEA, 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, etc.) to improve reliability and reduce downtime. Leadership Development: Mentor and grow Production Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leads, ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders. Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, TPM, IE, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver seamless operations and ramp readiness. Standardization & Best Practices: Establish and sustain process standards across shifts and collaborate with other Sr. Managers to align practices across all PWT shops. Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with company safety policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards. Resource Planning: Collaborate with TPM/IE to define headcount glide path, shift structure, and production ramp plans. You Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field. 8+ years of progressive experience in high-volume manufacturing operations, including 3+ years in leadership. Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding production KPIs (throughput, quality, cost, and reliability). Strong background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and equipment/process reliability. Excellent leadership, communication, and talent development skills. Experience in automotive, aerospace, or other high-tech manufacturing environments preferred                   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.