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
Rivian is looking for a senior manager to fill a role on the Battery Manufacturing Engineering team. This role would lead the team responsible for delivering battery test equipment for our battery manufacturing lines, driving the design and development of new cutting edge test processes and equipment to improve and optimize our battery production operations. This role would lead both mechanical and software skill sets. This role is located at our Normal, IL/Irvine, CA/Atlanta, GA or Plymouth, MI facility and reports directly to the Director of Battery Manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage team of test engineers focused on developing battery test equipment, automation and process projects from initial concept to full scale production. Accountable for successful project execution measured in terms of cost, safety, quality, performance and delivery schedule
Ensure equipment and process compliance with applicable standards, policies, acts, regulations and codes
Directly lead and mentor engineers. Foster an environment where individuals flourish and develop career growth plans with them.
Develop equipment and process specifications, assess vendor capabilities and make sourcing recommendations based on data
Develop strategies to achieve challenging program timelines, from resource and schedule management to risk mitigation plans
Provide in depth design for manufacture (DFM) feedback to the Product Engineering team to ensure that our assembly processes are cost efficient, robust and deliver high quality results
Solve technically complex problems using fundamental, data driven methodologies
Lead research and development activities for new manufacturing technologies that address assembly and automation challenges
Lead feasibility studies to aid validation of manufacturing strategies
Partner with and manage expectations between cross functional teams to ensure stakeholder engagement and satisfaction with the engineering solutions delivered
Develop standards and processes as a foundation for how the Manufacturing Engineering team operates. Build an industry leading knowledge base.
Document, maintain, and improve the team's execution process
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field.
10+ years of experience in an engineering role in an automated manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success at planning for and project managing equipment & facility installations.
Skilled in manufacturing and industrial engineering principles (OEE, cycle time analysis, DVA, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, ergonomics, DOE, quality control, equipment selection, return on investment, error proofing, supply chain & logistics)
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using first principles, challenge assumptions and biased towards action
Proven technical leader that can lead and influence cross-functional teams
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to concisely summarize and escalate complex topics
Experienced working within 2D & 3D CAD environments and various engineering tools
Experience transitioning automated systems from prototype to production
Experience creating test specification documentation and test limit management
Experience in battery manufacturing
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required
Pay Disclosure
The salary range for this role is $161,000-$201,200 for Illinois, Georgia and Michigan based applicants and $176,200-$220,300 for California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.
The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet... 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
[email protected].
