Lead Supplier Development Engineer, Thermal

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: Utilizing Rivian processes based on industry standards from VDA and AIAG, the Lead Supplier Development Engineer – Thermal will be responsible for managing the quality performance of our energy storage system supply base. Responsibilities:  Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP). Current knowledge of the latest state of the art for automotive lithium ion batteries, battery module and battery pack suppliers Deep understanding of functional safety (ISO 26262) and embedded software development requirements (Automotive SPICE) Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements Lead the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues Promote the use of Rivian preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience 5+ years of supplier quality, quality, or engineering experience 3+ years of  Thermal and/or Energy Storage Systems/Battery experience Technical expertise in Battery and associated electrical components and processes Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Run at Rates Ability and willingness to travel internationally with no restrictions on location Resumen del rol: Utilizando los procesos de Rivian basados en los estándares industriales de VDA y AIAG, el Jefe de ingeniería de desarrollo de proveedores - Térmico será responsable de gestionar el rendimiento de la calidad de nuestra base de suministro de sistemas de almacenamiento de energía. Responsabilidades: Llevar a cabo auditorías de validación de proveedores, con el apoyo del proveedor y la planificación avanzada de la calidad del producto del proveedor (Advanced Product Quality Planning, APQP) Tener un conocimiento actualizado de lo último en materia de proveedores de baterías de iones de litio para automoción, módulos de baterías y paquetes de baterías Tener un profundo conocimiento de la seguridad funcional (ISO 26262) y de los requisitos de desarrollo de software integrado (Automotive SPICE) Trabajar con el equipo de Ingeniería (Ingenieros de Diseño y Fabricación) para definir los parámetros y criterios del proceso con el fin de garantizar que la capacidad del proceso del proveedor sea eficaz para cumplir los requisitos de los productos y procesos Dirigir el proceso de aprobación de proveedores evaluando las capacidades de fabricación/tecnología y los riesgos para la Salud, la Seguridad y el Medioambiente Apoyar el lanzamiento de nuevos productos para garantizar que la calidad del proveedor cumpla las normas exigidas Facilitar el análisis de la causa raíz y las acciones correctivas de los problemas de calidad de los proveedores Realizar visitas in situ a los proveedores para el análisis de la causa raíz y la verificación de las acciones correctoras de los problemas de calidad de los proveedores Promover el uso de las técnicas preferidas de Rivian para la mejora continua, como Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Corrección de errores), Análisis del sistema de medición y Análisis del modo de fallo y efectos del proceso (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, PFMEA) Cualificaciones básicas: Licenciatura en Ingeniería, Cadena de Suministro o experiencia equivalente Más de 5 años de experiencia en calidad de proveedores, calidad o ingeniería Más de 3 años de experiencia en sistemas térmicos y/o en almacenamiento de energía/baterías Experiencia técnica en baterías y componentes y procesos eléctricos asociados Conocimientos sólidos de planificación avanzada de la calidad del producto (Advanced Product Quality Planning, APQP) Proceso de aprobación de piezas de producción (Production Part Approval Process, PPAP), Análisis modal de fallos y efectos (AMFE) y Capacidad operativa (Run at Rates) Capacidad y disposición para viajar al extranjero sin restricciones de ubicación Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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