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
The primary purpose of the Incoming Quality Group Leader is to lead, plan, organize and coordinate the overall daily activities of the Incoming Quality & MRB Team Members, Team Leaders, and 3 rd party contractors. The Group Leader will oversee and execute all required inspections, product sorts, and data collection at the Normal production facility and warehouses that support incoming product. The Group Leader will be accountable for a team of Team Leaders and Team Members across 3 facilities. This position will require the ability to work with 3 rd party contractors to assist with inspection, rework, and sort activities. In addition, you will be a key influencer for the creation of a positive quality culture. This position requires deep understanding of the automotive quality and problem-solving tools in order to build and develop a highly effective team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead MRB processes for proper material disposition and SAP transactions • Lead daily shop floor management reviews • Coordinate and expedite parts through 3rd party contractor • Review concessions for required changes and manage to expiration date • Establish daily check sheets for required inspections • Lead random incoming quality sampling of products for adherence to print • Work closely with 3rd party contractor to set up required inspections and any sorting activities that are required. • Maintains a high-quality relationship with supplier quality and work closely with them to identify and communicate issues with supplied product to drive containment and closure of open issues. • Skilled at data driven problem solving of issues identified in process and products. • Plans and establishes quality team agenda and coverage of parts produced in plant as well as incoming material. • Responsible for the direct supervision of Incoming Quality & MRB team members and team leaders. • Insures adherence to quality standards, standard work, safety, and overall performance of the quality validation team. • Ensure that quality team training is completed at required time interval. • Responsible for the safety of quality employees and that all quality equipment is in safe operating condition. • Regularly reports out quality performance to peers and management team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Operations/Technical Background is preferred
5+ years of manufacturing experience, 3 years of supervisor experience
Understanding of quality standards and inspection methods.
Understanding of how to quarantine and manage non- conforming material and MRB processes.
Kaizen / continuous improvement process experience
Good oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated project management skills
General office software usage capability (email, excel, word, etc.)
Able to sit, stand, use hands/fingers, feel and reach, talk and hear
Able to lift 10-25lb
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.
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