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
As the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Drive Unit, Rotor, you will design and implement all rotor manufacturing processes and equipment at Rivian's Drive Unit shop. In this role, you will implement new manufacturing line infrastructure, guide best manufacturing practices for product design, own new process development and equipment design/implementation at our Normal, IL facility, and assist with the planning and launch of a new greenfield facility in East Atlanta, GA. This role is located in Atlanta, GA (50% Travel to Normal, Illinois for the first18 months) and reports directly to the Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering.
Responsibilities
Join the team developing and commissioning the next-generation drive unit manufacturing lines for Rivian!
Design rotor assembly line equipment engineering from initial conception through full-scale production
Responsible for successful project execution measured in terms of cost, safety, performance and delivery schedule
Ensure equipment and process compliance with applicable standards, policies, acts, regulations and codes
Develop equipment and process specifications, assess vendor capabilities and assist with supplier sourcing efforts based on data
Provide in-depth design for manufacturing (DFM) feedback to the Product Engineering team to ensure that assembly processes are cost-efficient, robust and high-quality – GD&T alignment for fabrication, metrology and assembly
Assist with research and development activities for new manufacturing technologies that address existing assembly and automation challenges
Assist with feasibility studies to aid validation of manufacturing strategies
Partner with and manage expectations between cross functional teams to ensure stakeholder engagement and satisfaction with the engineering solutions delivered
Provide technical expertise and support to enable the Operations team to succeed including training, documentation and trouble-shooting
Identify and drive corrective actions for process quality and performance issues
Qualifications
Bachelors/Masters/PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical field – preferred, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
Experience with magnet feeding and insertion, rotor balancing systems preferred; drive unit, e-axle, and transmission manufacturing engineering experience a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing engineering and production challenges – demonstrated ability to scope, design, commission and hand over manufacturing lines to sustaining groups
Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing (APQP, prototyping, GD&T, OEE, equipment and supplier selection, DFM, 8D, process capability, CAD and PLM systems)
Proficient in complex electro-mechanical system design, drive unit in particular
Proficient in process characterization and validation using statistical tools
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
Experience creating process documentation
Experience transitioning automated systems from prototype to production
Experience with 2D & 3D software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Catia)
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required
Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing (APQP, prototyping, GD&T, OEE, equipment and supplier selection, DFM, 8D, process capability, CAD and PLM systems)
Critical problem-solving skills: ability to ask the right people, the right questions at the right time in the right way
Detail oriented: ability to be subject matter expert in order to make informed decisions for a variety of cross-functional teams, particularly product engineering
Curiosity: demonstrate level of interest that enables inventiveness
Structured: able to organize through methodical framework and documentation to achieve goals harmoniously
Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines, including product design, quality, construction, production, supply chain, controls, external vendors etc.
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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