Staff Joining Engineer

About Rivian 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.

Summary In this role you lead design and implementation of body assembly process, equipment and production lines for new and existing product and factories at Rivian. You work with product design team to ensure manufacturability, with integrators for process and equipment design, fabrication, installation, commissioning and ramp up to the target rate and quality and with Rivian Operation team for effective and smooth hand over.

Design and implement body manufacturing processes & equipment to grow production capacity in line with corporate goals. Partner with production engineers and leaders to ensure a successful ramp and long-term production. Provide product feedback to design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability without compromising product function or performance. Ensure achievement of safety, quality, cost, timing & throughput targets on all projects. Provide regular, metric-based project updates to the management team. Understand and follow company and industry standards and best practices in project implementation. Actively look for ways to add value beyond specifically assigned scope of work. Challenge assumptions that are not backed up by a thorough engineering evaluation. Be part of a world-class engineering team, with a focus on high quality work and rapid project deployment.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field. 7-10 years of experience in an engineering role related to automated manufacturing equipment and process Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing skills and concepts (cycle time analysis, quality control, equipment efficiency, equipment selection, return on investment, etc.). Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and see the solution implemented to a high level of accuracy & quality. Ability to work independently to develop a plan to execute deliverables with general guidance. Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Experienced in working within 2D & 3D CAD environments. Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $125,800 - $157,200 for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about