Sr. Process Engineer (Afternoon Shift)

Rivian•Normal, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Process Engineer position at Rivian will support our battery module and battery pack production through process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, work standardization, and continuous improvement efforts while maintaining Rivian established safety standards. Shift Flexibility is required for these engineers. The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Process Engineer Manager of Battery. 3:30pm - 12:00am - Subject to change based on business needs

Requirements

Must have good communication skills – both verbal and written
Hands-on experience with supporting production equipment (Mechanical, electrical, control systems, automation, robotics, adhesives systems, etc.)
Experience in using 2D & 3D Modeling tools (AutoCAD, CATIA/ENOVIA)
Experience and/or Knowledge in DOE, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, Torque Tooling, Error Proofing, and PFMEA
Experience and/or certification in Six Sigma DMAIC (optional), Lean Assembly Principles, Time Studies using MTM or MODAPTS
Working knowledge in Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs
Creative problem-solving skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude
Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day
Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds
Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, and hot and cold weather

Nice To Haves

Keyence Vision Experience Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline and/or equivalent experience preferred
Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus
Prefer 3-5+ years engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing operation, preferably automotive / battery manufacturing

Responsibilities

Coordinate engineering changes and new program launches
Review, interpret, and summarize statistical data to drive process improvement
Determine the ‘Best Practice’ process approach of material, tooling, equipment, and labor process
Develop work instructions, standardized work, process flow, and process documentation to ensure the manufacturing process is being followed
Work with the design engineering team to develop and establish a design that lends itself to high-volume production while ensuring quality during the manufacturing process
Work with the manufacturing engineering team to commission and optimize next-generation battery module and battery pack assembly equipment
Perform time analysis using a standard motion time system (MODAPTS), estimate production times, manage staffing requirements, manage labor costs, and drive line balancing
Coordinate with the team to determine and introduce optimum plant layout, equipment, tooling, and racking in Battery Assembly to achieve maximum efficiency
Support production teams through process and equipment-related troubleshooting/continuous improvement
Develop recovery/troubleshooting best practices and procedures for production team to increase equipment availability
Investigate assembly issues and implement solutions by reviewing product design, established processes, and equipment/tooling effectiveness