Paint Shop Sealer Production Engineer

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. The Paint Shop Production Engineer, Sealer plays a critical leadership role within the automotive manufacturing operation, managing paint line operations to ensure vehicles or parts are coated with the highest quality finish (typically Class A). This role requires strong technical acumen, process discipline, and people management capabilities to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and compliance are maintained at all times. This position is pivotal in achieving key business objectives such as first-time quality (FTQ), line efficiency, defect-free finishes, and lean operations. The supervisor will be responsible for coordinating labor, materials, machinery, and data to maintain seamless and cost-effective paint shop operations. You Will: Production Planning Execution Supervise all stages of the paint shop including pre-treatment (PT/ED), sealer, primer, base coat, clear coat, oven cure, and inspection Execute daily and weekly production plans in coordination with upstream (Body Shop) and downstream (General Assembly) departments Monitor real-time production metrics such as cycle time, takt time, and hourly build targets Manage shift handovers with detailed reports on production output, defects, downtime, and personnel performance Quality Management Ensure all painting processes meet or exceed internal and customer quality standards Manage control plans and visual inspection processes at various checkpoints (e.g., stone chip test, DOI, haze, orange peel, runs, sags) Investigate and resolve process issues leading to defects such as dirt, mottling, color mismatch , fish eyes , etc Coordinate with the Quality Assurance and Engineering departments to drive root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) Eq uipment Process Management Ensure optimal performance of robots, atomizers, reciprocators, curing ovens, booths, flash-off zones, and conveyor systems Collaborate with maintenance and automation teams to minimize breakdowns and maintain OEE Support introduction of new models, colors, or materials through process validation and capability studies Health, Safety Environment (HSE) Enforce strict compliance with safety standards, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), hazardous material handling, and fire safety protocols Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency response drills Manage waste disposal and emissions control in compliance with environmental regulations (e.g., VOC limits) Team Management Development Lead and mentor a team of operators, painters, inspectors, and line leaders (typically 20–60 personnel per shift) Develop skills matrix and training plans for cross-functional and cross-shift capability building Conduct performance appraisals, absentee management, and conflict resolution Foster a high-performance culture with accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement Continuous Improvement Drive Lean Manufacturing principles such as Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, and Kanban within the paint shop Participate in and lead Six Sigma projects aimed at reducing rework ... (truncated, view full listing at source)