Manufacturing Engineer II - Paint

Rivian • Normal, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will help implement new paint infrastructure, new process development, equipment implementation and support our Illinois and Georgia factory expansions. The opening will be located at our Normal, IL facility with an expectation of frequent travel to Rivian factories and suppliers. This role reports directly to a Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 1+ years of experience in an engineering role.
• 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 execute a project plan based on general direction.
• Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders.
• Experience working in both 2D & 3D CAD environments.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred (but not required) experience with conveyance or PTED.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership over a portion of Rivian’s Paint production process, working with internal Production, Quality, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Controls teams and external integrators to grow our manufacturing capabilities.
• Design and implement 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premium.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees