Prototype Operations Manager

Overview

Lucid Motors is seeking a highly motivated Prototype Operations Manager with advanced multi-axis CNC machining skills to help mature our small machine shop in the Phoenix Arizona hub into a world-class prototyping shop. The ideal candidate is extremely hands-on, with solid experience in prototype 5+ axis CNC and manual machining.

Lucid Motors aims to lead in luxury electric vehicles through foundational design that serves the individual and environment. Join a team of accomplished minds focused on making a significant impact for a more sustainable future.

• Oversee the set up and operation of machine tools with a high degree of proficiency.
• Order work material, tools, and consumables in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Work from solid models, technical drawings, engineering sketches, and other documentation to produce a variety of prototype and production parts.
• Choose the most efficient methods of manufacture, understand the time and equipment required, and interact with technicians, designers, and engineers to suggest design improvements for manufacturability/machinability.
• Ensure machine tools are well maintained and safe to use.
• Oversee and mentor direct reports in the machine shop and ensure the quality of their output is excellent.
• Develop and maintain supportive, professional relationships with technicians, designers, and engineers.

• At least 10 years of hands-on experience programming, setting up, and running multi-axis CNC machines in a fast-paced prototyping or job shop environment.
• Knowledge of machining a wide variety of parts and the ability to perform setup and inspection.
• Excellent craftsmanship, adaptability, and the ability to work in a demanding, diverse, fast-paced environment with creativity and personal initiative.
• Advanced skills with Hyper
  
  MILL, Tebis, WorkNC or other CAM software, and CNC programming, setup, and operation.
• Ability to machine parts to tolerances of .1mm to .002mm from CAD files, drawings, and sketches.
• Ability to read and create technical mechanical drawings, including orthographic projections, sectional views, notes, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Conversational knowledge of G-Code and machine syntax differences.
• Advanced skills in workpiece fixturing; knowledge of milling, turning, threading, knurling, grinding, cutting, etc., and common machine shop tools and machines.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with competing demands and tight deadlines.
• 10+ years’ experience as a CNC machinist.
• Completion of a four-year certified Journeyman Apprenticeship Program; AA or BA in engineering or manufacturing-related field is a plus.

• Familiarity with Siemens & Heidenhain controls.
• Familiarity with DMG & Zimmermann multi-axis machine centers.
• Deep familiarity with setup of multi-axis CNC milling machines and lathes, including advanced HSM & HEM milling techniques.
• Understanding of metrology and use of conventional machinist measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of cutting tool geometries and materials, coatings, and the ability to grind custom tools as required.
• Plastic injection mold machining experience.

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