Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - General Assembly; Equipment

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.

We treat factories as innovative products, not copying machines. You will lead the ideation, design and execution of General Assembly equipment & technologies, enabling Rivian to launch products smarter, faster and more sustainably than ever before. This vast scope starts with collaborating with product design to optimize manufacturability and ends with delivering conveyance and automation systems that challenge the status quo.

This opening will be located at our Normal, IL reporting directly to the Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering.

• This role is based in Normal, IL and supports existing production lines through continuous improvement, leveraging innovative technologies and providing end-to-end ownership of equipment and automation implementation for future vehicle programs.
• Define manufacturing technologies & strategies, with the goal of maximizing space utilization and manufacturing efficiency
• Collaborate with design to optimize interaction between equipment and product
• End-to-end ownership of equipment introduction, covering all milestones from RFQ, SOW, design, fabrication, FAT, installation, commissioning, SAT to finally ramp
• Support vendor selection and negotiations to optimize financial spending
• Ensure effective handover of new equipment to operations and sustaining teams
• Actively engaged in value engineering, challenge assumptions and break the status quo

• Bachelor s degree in engineering or similar technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering role related to DFMA, product optimization, manufacturing process or equipment development
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing and industrial engineering principles, including OEE, cycle time analysis, DVA, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, ergonomics, DOE, quality control, equipment selection, PFMEA, ROI analysis, error proofing, supply chain & logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using first principles, challenge assumptions and biased towards action
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with cross functional teams
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced working within 2D & 3D CAD environments and various engineering tools

The salary range for this role is $98,500-$123,000 for Illinois 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

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