Tooling Manager, Stamping

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.  ROLE SUMMARY   Our Tooling Engineering Manager in our Stamping operation is responsible for successful tooling design and processes to ensure our in-house operation meets dimensional quality and KPIs are met. This position will report to the Sr. Manager.  RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with Tooling Engineering group to ensure plant requirements are met during new tool design and process layout Support tooling engineering on die buyoff from external die sources before plant arrival Drive homeline die tryout to meet program vehicle build milestones Lead group to successfully PPAP all stamping dies and handover ready process to Operations team meeting all surface, dimensional, and productivity KPIs Foster culture of collaboration between plant engineering and tooling engineering Drive continuous improvement efforts post SOP to ensure safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics are met and needs of customer (Body Shop) are met Reduce raw material utilization through scrap reduction and blank size optimization Develop culture of continuous improvement across all cross functional teams to ensure strong input from all levels of organization Develop capital budget plan for stamping continuous improvement projects Develop standards and processes to support business and stamping needs Evaluate press load with capacity planning group, rebalance press lines, identify bottle necks and countermeasures in future volume forecasts Develop long range plan for stamping operations Manage and lead team, ensuring adequate staffing and skill level QUALIFICATIONS 7+ years of experience working in a Stamping Operation or Tool and Die 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing management Automotive new model launch experience Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred Problem solving-8D method 6 Sigma experience preferred Excellent communication skills and proven team building experience Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day. Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds. Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather. Equal Opportunity 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. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. 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