Group Leader, Torque Management

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.

The Group Leader, Torque Management plans and coordinates daily activity for Torque Technicians, Team Leaders and Team Members; provides torque technical support, problem-solving and process improvement; and sets torque strategy for the plant.

The Group Leader, Torque Management upholds Rivian's standards of quality, safety and efficiency, builds a positive quality culture, and works across functions to deliver high-quality vehicles to customers. The role requires a deep understanding of automotive quality and problem-solving tools, hands-on torque tooling expertise, and strong leadership across cross-functional teams.

• Lead, plan, organize and coordinate daily activities of Torque Technicians, Team Leaders and Team Members. Direct reports are Technicians, Team Leaders and Team Members
• Manage daily torque activities (Line calls, Calibrations and Residual torque data collection and residual torque out of spec escalations) and act as the torque specialist and mentor for the team
• Support, encourage and develop the team; drive individual accountability and take ownership of team cohesion
• Work with third-party contractors on torque tooling activities
• Act as a key influencer in building a positive quality culture; anticipate and overcome obstacles
• Leads the technician team to support line calls and line-down issues related to Advanced Torque tooling or torque quality
• Lead teams in addressing and resolving torque-related issues using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Collaborate with other areas to coordinate workflow, prioritize activities, resolve issues and implement process improvements for torque tooling and torque quality performance
• Develop, maintain and improve internal torque requirements at a systems level
• Provide tooling recommendations and torque strategy
• Drive standardization of improvements through disciplined documentation, comprehensive training and formal operational handoff procedures
• Plan and enable the Support in torque related changes line rebalance
• For new product launches, lead and follow the plant-specific Master List for all torque equipment.
• Assist corporate and local teams with specific activities: (Residual Torque measurement setups), Basic tool inspection Correlation Studies (Cm/Cmk) and development of baseline angle monitoring
• Work with Process and Manufacturing Engineering so new torque equipment is deployed on time and current equipment is maintained to meet manufacturing timelines
• Use internal partners and external vendors to direct new and routine preventive maintenance and performance verification of torque tooling and equipment
• Manage stock requirements and strategy so spare parts for torque equipment maintenance are procured on time
• Ensure SOPs for torque tooling and processes are developed and maintained
• Implement all relevant procedures and work instructions for the technicians to enable the safety, quality and throughput metrics
• Develop and track key functional metrics, and monitor and report on Key Process Indicators and Key Activity Indicators for residual and tooling torque
• Analyze metrics to identify and drive areas for improvement
• Develop systems that support the application of statistical process control
• Manage costs to…