Sr. Powertrain Production Engineer

About Rivian

Rivianis 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

In this position, you will be the liaison between Series Engineering and Operations & Manufacturing Engineering for Driveline Production lines and the General Assembly of our Electric drive units. The job opening will be located at our Normal, Illinois facility and report directly to the Sr. Manager, Powertrain Production Programs.

Responsibilities

General Description:

• Has an overall knowledge of the electric Powertrain.

• Can perform activities of design, testing, development and release for new or improved products.

• Has capability to digest, review and interpret the manufacturing data to yield desired outcomes, can use AI/ML tools.

• Has capability to perform trend analysis for key process/characteristics impacting Product quality.

• CAD proficiency required- ability to understand/interpret design models into meaningful troubleshooting.

Gear train knowledge/skills preferred

• Ability to read and interpret gear GMM (Klingelnberg & Gleason) charts.

• Ability to read and interpret gear prints.

• Understanding of common gear and bearing architecture strategies.

• Understanding of common gear defects in the automotive environment.

• Understanding of gear assembly, into drive units, best practices.

• High level understanding of gear NVH.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Maintain Product Integrity

• Multidisciplinary Team Cooperation and Coordination

• BOM Creation

• Stack-Up Analysis

• Risk evaluation for engineering changes/deviations

• Support new program/engineering changes/launch

• Implement engineering changes proposed by suppliers

• Support Manufacturing Process Changes

• Point of contact for suppliers (design related discussions)

• VAVE support

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer / Mechatronic Engineer / Electrical Engineer with automotive experience

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in automotive /aeronautic / mechanical design

• Multidisciplinary team leadership

• Process knowledge, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R development, APQP

• Working level understanding of GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, Statistics/Data Analysis, VAVE

• Project Planning skills

• Develop, Design, Validate and Release design changes applicable to components/systems (BOM responsible)

• CAD proficient

• Verbal and written communication / negotiation skills (Product to Plant / Suppliers to Product)

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range Illinois-Based Applicants: $98, (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits

Summary:

Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

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.

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