About Rivian
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role Summary
You are someone with a strong Stamping Engineering and Tooling background, bringing extensive experience in manufacturing and process engineering for Class A and non-Class A parts and dies. You are capable of working on your own initiative in a high-paced engineering environment. You have the ability to assess, provide feedback, and bring the absolute best stampings in the world into high-volume production. This role is located at our Plymouth, MI facility and reports directly to a Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering.
Responsibilities
Strategy and Development
Drive Best Practices: Contribute to the creation and implementation of best-practice stamping processes, vision, strategies,
policies, and procedures to improve operational performance.
Evaluate Initiatives: Review new business initiatives and projects, communicating their impact on stamping activities.
General and Task Management
Lead Tooling Life Cycle: Take the lead from product development through feasibility/simulation, design, construction,
buyoff, delivery to Rivian, and Homeline/PPAP activities.
Manage Feasibility & Simulation: Assist in all stamping feasibility and simulation parameters.
Support establishing Class A panel tip and secondary die vectors.
Review & Optimize Designs: Continuously improve DFM documents regarding stamping best practices.
Review prototype panels for forming and surface acceptability.
Review, evaluate, and provide feedback on vehicle architecture, substrates (aluminum, steel, composite, etc.), and Clay
Feasibility
Supplier & Tool Shop Collaboration: Provide on-site (US/Asia) tool shop support and reviews. Challenge suppliers to adhere
to best practices and investment reductions.
Provide initial static checks, First Panel to Gage Reviews, pattern reviews, and buyoff support at supplier locations.
Oversee Production Standards: Assure the appropriate number of operations are followed to support press loading and
program investment targets. Analyze stamping processes for material utilization and process capability.
Manage Checking Fixtures: Oversee the construction and delivery of checking fixtures (the Fixture Engineer will be
responsible for development and design).
Process Documentation: Enforce sign-off instructions, standards, and documentation.
Oversee RC and FCR creation and follow-up. Assist with RFQ package preparation.
Analyze & Resolve: Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems efficiently.
People & Relationship Management
Team Leadership: Motivate, coach, and support the team to achieve operational success. Identify and deploy the necessary
technical skill sets and resources (including external contractors) to deliver projects.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate the impact
of market changes on engineering design and recommend solutions that optimize costs without compromising quality.
Supplier Liaison: Work closely with tooling suppliers to resolve quality and productivity issues.
Financial, Budget, & Metrics Control
Budget Management: Manage budgets and forecasts for contracted resources.
Process Optimization: Ensure material optimization compliance within process parameters and develop processes
exclusively for critical operations.
Track Performance: Develop, implement, and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Ensure metrics and reports are
accurate and updated in a timely manner.
Self-Management
Safety & Compliance: Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies.
Proactive Mindset: Anticipate and overcome obstacles, embrace personal challenges, and take ownership of individual and
team projects.
Dynamic Work Ethic: Act as a self-starter who is resilient, optimistic, target-driven, and open to change.
Qualifications
Skills and Attributes:
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage and motivate cross-functional team members.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
High competency in data-driven problem solving, team building, planning, and decision making.
Strong commercial awareness.
First Principles Thinker.
Qualifications and Experience Levels:
Mandatory: Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification.
Education/Experience: Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, OR >7 years of equivalent experience (>10
years for Staff level).
Industry Experience: Significant experience in a high-volume manufacturing... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportnity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at
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