Sr. Manager, Resident Product Engineering

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. The Sr. Manager of Resident   Product   Engineering (RPE – KSA) will lead the Resident Product Engineering organization supporting AMP2 manufacturing operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for ensuring fast, disciplined, and technically rigorous resolution of  product ‑related issues impacting vehicles in  product ion, while serving as the primary  engineering  interface between Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, and central  Engineering  & Software organizations. The RPE organization operates as an extension of the global  Engineering  & Software function, embedded at the manufacturing site to own  product  issue triage, drive root cause analysis, and enable robust corrective actions. This role is critical to  product ion stability, quality performance, and operational execution at AMP2. Key Responsibilities: Resident   Product   Engineering  Leadership Establish, lead, and scale the  Resident   Product   Engineering  (RPE) organization at AMP2, aligned with the proven AMP1 RPE operating model. Own end‑to‑end  product  issue triage for vehicles in  product ion, including: Clear problem definition Immediate Containment Actions (ICA) Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Permanent Corrective Action (PCA) recommendation, validation, and closure Act as the single point of entry for all manufacturing  product ‑related escalations, ensuring clear prioritization and eliminating parallel escalation paths. Manufacturing, Quality & Plant Interface Serve as the senior onsite  engineering  leader partnering closely with: Manufacturing Operations Quality Supplier Quality Plant Leadership Ensure timely resolution of issues impacting safety, quality, throughput, cost, and launch readiness. Establish strong daily operating rhythms and escalation mechanisms aligned to plant needs. Engineering  & Software Integration Maintain tight operational alignment with global  Engineering  & Software commodity teams. Implement and manage a dotted‑line engagement model with central  engineering  leaders to ensure: Regular communication on issue status, priorities, and workload Clear differentiation between design responsibility and manufacturing execution Efficient utilization of global  engineering  resources Drive disciplined handoff between plant execution and centralized design ownership. Governance, RASIC & Escalation Management Execute on the existing RASIC framework, ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and decision rights across all  product ‑related issues. Refine and evolve the RASIC as needed to support AMP2 operational maturity and scale. Lead governance across cross‑functional workstreams impacting AMP2, ensuring disciplined prioritization and decision-making. Provide structured executive‑level updates on systemic issues, risk exposure, and resolution progress. Organization Build & Capability Development Build and scale a high‑caliber RPE organization covering all major vehicle sub‑systems. Develop strong local capability in KSA while leveraging global  engineering  depth. Foster a culture centered on technical rigor, accountability, speed of execution, and cross‑functional collaboration. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in  Engineering  (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related field); Master’s degree preferred. 15+ years of  engineering  experience in a plant environment, with demonstrated experience supporting multiple vehicle launches. Proven leadership experience in plant‑embedded /  resident   engineering  organizations. Strong hands‑on experience with: Product ion issue triage RCA / PCA methodologies Cross‑functional escalation and resolution management Proven ability to operate effectively across manufacturing, quality, supplier, and  engineering  organizations. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting high‑volume  product ion ramp and stabilization. Experience working in international, matrixed, or multi‑regional organizations. Arabic language proficiency is a strong plus, particularly for local plant, supplier, and stakeholder engagement. Prior experience supporting manufacturing operations in the Middle East.   Compensation & Benefits:   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. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.   Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.   Accessibility:  Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at  TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com . This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website. 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