Group Leader, Metrology; Second Shift

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 Group Leader at Rivian, you will lead the metrology and torque teams to ensure the smooth operation of production activities while upholding Rivian’s standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Encourage and support your teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of team members, team leaders, and technicians, ensuring timely completion of tasks following production schedules and quality standards.
• Train, develop, and mentor Team Members/Team Leaders and Technicians.
• Monitor and report on Key Process Indicators and Key Activities Indicators that drive Safety, Production, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Monitor and manage the budget within the areas of responsibility.
• Maintain employee records regarding Safety, Training, Job Qualifications, Deficiencies, Schedule, Attendance and Overtime.
• Conduct Team Member/Team Leader Performance Evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, quality standards, and internal deliverables by conducting regular audits, setting up weekly/daily targets, and maintaining continuous supervision to maintain adherence.
• Ensure accountability of the team members, Team Leaders and Technicians.
• Communicate best practices, problem resolution, internal department notifications, and department performance data.
• Communicate using a daily report of the department safety concerns, pending tasks, work in progress, and accomplished activities.
• Collaborate with other Group Leads, engineers, and managers to coordinate workflow, prioritize activities, resolve issues, and implement process improvements.
• Maintain a high‑quality relationship with all departments within the organization.
• Support and participate in Launch and model change activities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• College Degree preferred.
• Automotive experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment OR a combination of education and experience.
• Internal Employees must meet internal mobility guidelines applicable to their current role including time in position.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook programs.
• Working knowledge of metrology equipment for measuring dimensions and torque values.
• Leadership skills required.
• Kaizen / continuous improvement process experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Strong team orientation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and stay within budget.
• Ability to set tasks, responsibilities and validate the right execution on a timely basis.
• Quick decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to track and document equipment/material incoming from Coupa or MRO purchase system.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively and respectfully before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a range of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret different instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully in a high‑pressure environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or…