Sr. Digital Manufacturing Process Engineer

Rivian • Plymouth, MI

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About The Position

Rivian is looking for a Senior Digital Manufacturing Process Engineer to architect the "Gold Standard" for Virtual Builds & Digital Manufacturing across Rivian's automotive footprint. This role manages the integrity of the digital thread, ensuring simulations in the Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE environment accurately reflect physical manufacturing realities.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of the Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE platform, including Delmia Process Planning, Robotics, Virtual Commissioning, and Ergonomics.
• In-depth understanding of automotive-specific manufacturing processes.
• Ability to map business problems to specific features or customizations within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
• Deep technical proficiency in Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE Platform (Delmia, CATIA, & Enovia).
• 5+ years in Automotive Manufacturing with a heavy focus on Virtual Manufacturing.
• Proven ability to design workflows that connect shop floor realities with data requirements for simulations.
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Develop a standardized "Virtual Build" playbook for data consistency and process repeatability across all shops.
• Serve as the liaison between business and technical requirements.
• Define core data structures, templates, and process libraries within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
• Consolidate manufacturing toolsets into a single source of truth for a digital twin solution.
• Translate high-level business requirements into detailed technical specifications for PLM, ERP, and MES integration.
• Ensure the 3DEXPERIENCE environment scales and conduct audits for global standard adherence.
• Design and implement "shift-left" strategies to optimize parallel workflow development, reducing lead times for key processes within manufacturing.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to enforce adherence to standardized virtual build protocols.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert for user training and tool adoption.
• Define enterprise-wide standards for XR/VR immersive reviews.
• Utilize VR for human-factor evaluations to vet assembly processes for safety and ergonomics before physical prototyping.

Benefits

• 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.
• Rivian covers most of the premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior