Process Engineer, Drive Unit (3rd Shift)

Rivian • Normal, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Rivian is seeking a Process Engineer to improve production output in Normal, Illinois. The role plans the utilization of workstations, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve daily production efficiency and support the growth of the electric vehicle industry. The Process Engineer supports continuous process improvement, troubleshooting, engineering changes, and new program launches. The position also works with design engineering and manufacturing teams to develop production-ready processes that maintain high quality.

Requirements

• Three years of engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing operation, preferably automotive.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using CATIA and ENOVIA.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong team orientation and a cross-functional attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or certification in Six Sigma DMAIC.
• Experience with Lean Assembly Principles.
• Experience conducting time studies using MTM or MODAPTS.
• Experience with Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, or Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering changes and assist manufacturing with continuous process improvement and troubleshooting production-process problems and new program launches.
• Coordinate and track the launch of new programs in assigned areas.
• Develop work instructions, standardized work, process flows, and process documentation to ensure manufacturing processes are followed.
• Work with the design engineering team to develop designs suited to high-volume production while maintaining high quality.
• Participate in product and packaging reviews; assess process impacts and provide feedback on build sequence, process-time analysis, and investment requirements.
• Perform time analysis using a standard motion-time system such as MODAPTS, and estimate production times, staffing requirements, and costs.
• Investigate assembly issues and implement solutions by reviewing product design, process sequence plans, and builds throughout New Product Launch stages, including Null Series (Virtual Builds), Production Trials, and SOP, using the PDCA approach.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Coverage for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
• Insurance coverage effective on the first day of employment, with Rivian covering most premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed