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.
We operate development centers in Plymouth, Michigan; Southern California (Irvine, Carson & LA); Silicon Valley (San Jose and Palo Alto); Vancouver, British Columbia; and Surrey, England; as well as a manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois.
Role Summary
In this position you will lead the Cost Engineering efforts and work cross functionally within Rivian.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, finance, design and plant operations
Develop cost models, estimates, targets, make/buy and ad hoc analysis
Promote green technologies: electric propulsion, lightweight/sustainable/environmentally friendly solutions
Interface with engineering and suppliers to reduce cost, weight and timing
Work with engineering on a Design to Target approach in early product development planning
Subject matter expert in electronics but also estimate other areas due to interconnected parts/subsystems and overall department workload
Qualifications
Ground up piece price and tooling experience in one or more of the following: low voltage and high voltage electronics, electronic control units, electric motors, battery pack, etc.
Experience in cost model creation, design to target, RFQ analysis and negotiation
Electronics component cost knowledge including but not limited to discrete electronics, memory, printed circuit boards, SoCs, etc.
Capability to independently create a BoM & BoP on a given commodity/design and assign cost
Create ground up Cost Estimates for low voltage and high voltage electronics, electronic control units, electric motors, battery pack, etc.
Ground up costing experience in more than one of the following: electronics, plastics, stamping, casting, machining, final assembly, interiors, seats, IPs, powertrain, etc.
BS/BA Electrical Engineering
5-10 years of direct OEM, Tier-1 or manufacturing experience
Ability to embrace and thrive in a fast paced, diverse startup environment
Excellent communication and collaborative skills
Kaizen approach, strategic thinking skills and detail-oriented work habits
Desire to have fun on the adventure of a lifetime
Equal Opportunity
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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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 accessibility@rivian.com.