Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Body

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 In this role you lead design and implementation of automated material handling equipment for new and existing factories at Rivian. You will have the opportunity to work on deliveries of Body parts and full assembly to the line, conveyance systems, buffers and transfers inter line and shops and ASRS. Key competencies for this roles are to insist on Rivian design standards while meeting the targets for safety, quality, cost, and timing. The opening will be located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to one of our Manufacturing Engineering, Manager. Responsibilities Development of large scale, factory-wide, equipment and process strategies in partnership with production control, factory design, and MES teams. Detailed process design including value-stream, logistics, routing, and warehouse design. Implement equipment such as conveyors, EMS systems, AGVs, and ASRS systems. Create specialized part packaging for processes with high complexity or automation needs. Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing, material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategies. Plan, manage, and communicate project schedule ensuring alignment to overall program milestones. Be responsible for and ensure safety, quality, cost, timing & throughput targets are achieved on all projects. Be part of a world-class engineering team, with a focus on high quality work and rapid project deployment. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field. 5+ years of experience in engineering role. Experience with data-based development of high-level material flow strategies for high volume, high complexity production or logistics facilities. End-to-end supply chain, logistics, and/or material flow design experience. Experience using 2D (AutoCAD) and 3D (CATIA/3DExperience) design platforms. Successful implementation of material flow related equipment such as conveyors, AGVs/AMRs, docking systems, part packaging, or ASRS. Ability to generate scopes of work, select, and manage domestic or international equipment vendors.  Capability of driving cross-functional alignment on issue resolution and ability to solve ambiguous problems with partial or missing data.  Modelling or simulation capabilities. Workflow capability using VBA, Python, or simulation programs (Flexsim, AnyLogic etc..) is a plus. Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution, Material Requirements Planning, Warehouse Management, or Yard Management (MES, MRP, WMS, YMS) systems are a plus. Familiarity with PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell, Ignition) are a plus. 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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