The Quality Assurance Associate I (QA I) performs quality assurance functions under the direction of the QA Supervisor and in accordance with Powermatic’s Quality Management System (QMS).
Responsibilities
Provide direct assurance to customers via QMS info packet and/or direct response to customer Quality System questionnaires.
Assist with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality document updates as processes change.
Support the management of Powermatic’s formal 8D Problem Solving system, including quality-related problems originating externally as well as quality-related problems originating internally.
Assist during customer audits, ISO audits, and other external audits.
Support the management of Powermatic’s Internal Audit Program.
Lead quality activities associated with new vehicle launches, engineering changes, product introductions, validation builds, production ramp-up, and transition to stable series production.
Compensation
Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.
Responsibilities
Lead quality execution activities during prototype, pilot, pre-production, validation, and production ramp-up builds.
Establish launch quality priorities and coordinate daily activities for Quality personnel supporting launch operations.
Monitor launch-related quality issues and proactively escalate risks that may impact vehicle quality, production readiness, customer acceptance, or delivery schedules.
Participate in launch readiness reviews, build reviews, and cross-functional launch meetings.
Drive issues through containment, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, validation, and closure.
Requirements
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, or related technical discipline
Nice to have: Experience supporting electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and high-voltage systems
Nice to have: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control methodologies
Senior Quality Engineer responsible for proactive quality management, reactive and preventive processes, root cause analysis, and support of new product introductions.
Responsibilities
Manage reactive processes such as internal deviation management and 8D to isolate defective products
Define sources and eliminate defects immediately
Identify real root causes and implement corrective actions
Manage preventive processes such as FMEA and RA to identify risks before new or modified processes
Define effective preventive measures and verify implementation
Owner of critical assembly processes for new product development projects, leading engineers from contract manufacturers to develop fixtures, equipment, automated assembly machines, and SOPs.
Responsibilities
Own assigned assembly processes across mechanical assembly, system assembly, and packaging for new product development and mass production
Clarify product requirements with Product Design and Manufacturing Design Engineering, conduct manufacturability analyses, provide alternative mechanical design proposals, and control technical risks
Lead in the development of new manufacturing processes, partnering with Contract Manufacturers and supplier teams
Define manufacturing fixture, tooling, and equipment specifications to meet line balance, cycle time, and capacity requirements
Lead engineers from contract manufacturers and automation vendors to design, develop, and qualify fixtures, custom assembly equipment, automated machinery, and comprehensive SOPs
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or equivalent
Responsible for ensuring electronic systems and embedded software comply with customer requirements, internal standards, and automotive industry regulations, supporting quality assurance throughout the product development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with system and software development processes within the electronics division
Monitor quality activities across the software and system development lifecycle
Support adherence to standards such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, IATF 16949, ISO 9001
Participate in reviews of system requirements, software requirements, architecture, design, test plans, and release documentation
Verify traceability between customer requirements, system requirements, software requirements, test cases, defects, and final releases
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field