Senior Quality Engineer (VRE – Vehicle Reliability Engineering)

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.   We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment.

Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.   Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Lucid is a technology company focused on building the world’s most advanced electric vehicles. By combining state‑of‑the‑art engineering, cutting‑edge design, and a deep commitment to sustainability, Lucid is redefining what’s possible in mobility. Our vehicles are designed, built, and validated with an uncompromising focus on performance, reliability, quality, and customer experience, and our teams are driven by a shared passion to deliver excellence at every level.  What We’re Looking For  Lucid is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer – Vehicle Reliability Engineering (VRE) to help ensure vehicle systems and components meet long‑term reliability, durability, and robustness targets across the full product lifecycle.

This role focuses on identifying, understanding, and mitigating reliability risks through data‑driven analysis, validation, and cross‑functional problem solving.  This position is based at our Casa Grande, Arizona facility and partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Field Quality, and Service teams to drive improvements that prevent repeat issues and improve vehicle lifetime performance.    You Will  Serve as a Vehicle Reliability Engineering owner, supporting reliability performance across design, launch, production, and field phases  Analyze vehicle reliability, durability, and usage data to identify emerging trends, systemic risks, and long‑term failure modes  Lead or support root cause analysis for reliability‑related issues using test data, field data, validation results, and teardown evidence  Partner with Design Engineering to influence design robustness, component selection, and validation strategies  Support and review reliability and durability validation plans, including test coverage, acceptance criteria, and failure analysis  Collaborate with Manufacturing and Supplier Quality to ensure reliability risks are addressed through design or process improvements  Translate field and warranty learnings into preventive actions for future builds and product updates  Participate in vehicle and system‑level reviews to assess reliability readiness at key program milestones  Own and communicate reliability‑related quality metrics, risks, and mitigation plans to cross‑functional teams and leadership  Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing repeat failures and improving vehicle lifetime quality  Travel up to 25%, occasionally on short notice, to support testing, suppliers, or cross‑site reliability investigations    You Bring  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a STEM discipline  5+ years of experience in the automotive industry or a comparable complex, regulated manufacturing environment  5+ years of experience in quality, reliability, validation, or vehicle engineering roles  Strong experience with root cause analysis, failure analysis, and structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5‑Why, Ishikawa)  Experience working with reliability, durability, validation, or field performance data  Demonstrated ability to influence Engineering and cross‑functional partners to drive preventive and corrective actions  Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Kaizen and structured problem solving  Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred  Ability to develop and communicate data‑driven reliability improvement plans  Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders  High level of accountability and comfort working through ambiguity and incomplete data  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail  Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with engineering or analysis tools (e.g., CAD, PLM, test data systems) is a plus  A demonstrated history of creativity and innovation in improving product reliability or robustness    Equal Opportunity Statement  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, or any other characteristic protected under applicable state or federal laws and regulations.  Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k.

The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.  (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.) By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice.

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Lucid Motors is an American automotive company known for its cutting-edge electric vehicles. Established in 2007, Lucid Motors has been a trailblazer in the development of high-performance electric cars. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the company aims to redefine the automotive industry by providing luxurious, efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation solutions.