Quality & Food Safety Manager

About Rivian
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. Our emissions‑free Electric Adventure Vehicles are built for exploration, and we seek curious, courageous minds to join our team.

The Senior Vehicle Test Technician plays a key role in executing safety and performance programs. Working hands‑on in the workshop, you will prepare, teardown, and analyze safety assets for full‑vehicle crash tests, component or assembly testing, and complex subsystem tests. You bridge theoretical engineering and physical validation, ensuring every test asset meets precise specifications and that the testing environment remains safe and efficient.

• Provide expert hands‑on support for vehicle rebuilds, retrofits, and complex teardown activities following high‑energy test events.
• Collaborate directly with Test Engineers to execute full‑vehicle crash tests, sled testing, and component‑level safety evaluations.
• Support the installation, extraction, and shipment of critical safety components including airbags, seats, and active safety sensors.
• Maintain the on‑site workshops; manage tool inventory, equipment calibration, and vehicle setup stations to ensure test‑ready status at all times.
• Assist in design, fabrication, and assembly of custom test fixtures; maintain an organized fixture repository for recurring DVP requirements.
• Support electrical teams in the installation and repair of both Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) vehicle content (training provided).
• Coordinate the organization and secure storage/recycling of pre‑ and post‑test parts; assist engineering teams in the initial analysis of physical test outcomes.
• Operate heavy machinery (forklifts, Stringos, vehicle lifts) and uphold rigorous safety standards for all personnel within the test environment.

• Associate degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent Automotive Test Technician certification/experience.
• Foundational understanding of automotive safety components (airbags, crash components, electrical architecture).
• Proficiency with mechanical assemblies and electrical systems (LV/HV).
• Comfort with heavy machinery, fabrication tools, and vehicle diagnostic equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for incident reporting and documentation.
• Effective communication skills across all levels (verbal, email, digital messaging).
• Willingness to work extended hours/night sessions during critical vehicle prep windows and travel out‑of‑state as project needs dictate.
• Collaborative mindset, detail‑oriented, problem‑solver, and resilient in a physically demanding environment.

Salary range: $34.17–$42.71/hour for Michigan applicants; $40.67–$50.84/hour for New York applicants. Pay is based on competencies, experience, location, shift, and organizational needs.

Comprehensive package for full‑time and part‑time employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26, including paid vacation, sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits (life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability). Eligibility for 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program, and annual performance bonus. Full‑time coverage effective on day one; part‑time effective first of month following 90 days.

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 without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, disability status, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other protected characteristic.

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Please apply via  The position will remain open until February 13, 2026.