Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Paint

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.

As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, you will help implement new paint infrastructure, new process development, equipment implementation and support our Illinois and Georgia factory expansions. This role is located at our Normal, IL or Georgia facility with an expectation of frequent travel to Rivian factories and suppliers and reports directly to a Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering.

• Take ownership over a portion of Rivian’s Paint production process, working with internal Production, Quality, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Controls teams and external integrators to grow our manufacturing capabilities.
• Design and implement processes & equipment to grow production capacity in line with corporate goals.
• Partner with production engineers and leaders to ensure a successful ramp and long‑term production.
• Provide product feedback to design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability without compromising product function or performance.
• Ensure achievement of safety, quality, cost, timing & throughput targets on all projects.
• Provide regular, metric‑based project updates to the management team.
• Challenge assumptions that are not backed up by a thorough engineering evaluation.
• Be part of a world‑class engineering team, with a focus on high quality work and rapid project deployment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering role.
• Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing skills and concepts (cycle time analysis, quality control, equipment efficiency, equipment selection, return on investment, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and see the solution implemented to a high level of accuracy & quality.
• Ability to work independently to execute a project plan based on general direction.
• Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross‑functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders.
• Experience working in both 2D & 3D CAD environments.
• Preferred (but not required) experience with conveyance or PTED.

The salary range for this role is $98,500 – $123,000 for Illinois and Georgia 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 certain eligibility requirements.

Full‑time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at

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,…