Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Drive Unit (Stator/Rotor)

Rivian•Normal, IL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Drive Unit, (Stator/Rotor), you will design and implement all rotor manufacturing processes and equipment at Rivian's Drive Unit shop. In this role, you will lead the development of new manufacturing line infrastructure, guide best manufacturing practices for product design, own new process development and equipment design/implementation at our Normal, IL facility, and own the planning and launch of a new greenfield facility in East Atlanta, GA. The role is located at our Normal, IL/Atlanta, GA or Plymouth, MI facility and will report directly to the Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelors/Masters/PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical field – preferred, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
Experience with magnet feeding and insertion, rotor balancing systems preferred; drive unit, e-axle, and transmission manufacturing engineering experience a plus
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required

Nice To Haves

Deep experience in manufacturing engineering and production challenges – demonstrated ability to scope, design, commission and hand over manufacturing lines to sustaining groups
Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing (APQP, prototyping, GD&T, OEE, equipment and supplier selection, DFM, 8D, process capability, CAD and PLM systems)
Proficient in complex electro-mechanical system design, drive unit in particular
Proficient in process characterization and validation using statistical tools
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
Experience creating process documentation
Experience transitioning automated systems from prototype to production
Experience with 2D & 3D software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Catia)
Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing (APQP, prototyping, GD&T, OEE, equipment and supplier selection, DFM, 8D, process capability, CAD and PLM systems)
Critical problem-solving skills: ability to ask the right people, the right questions at the right time in the right way
Detail-oriented: ability to be subject matter expert in order to make informed decisions for a variety of cross-functional teams, particularly product engineering
Curiosity: demonstrate level of interest that enables inventiveness
Structured: able to organize through methodical framework and documentation to achieve goals harmoniously
Capable of leading a team across several cross functional disciplines, including product design, quality, construction, production, supply chain, controls, external vendors etc.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage rotor assembly line equipment engineering from initial concepting through full-scale production and handover
Collaborate within ME and Plant cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination and execution of projects.
Work with Product Development and Supplier development teams to validate supplier capabilities and help develop supplied material specifications for manufacturability
Support project production line project through Design, FAT and SAT
Responsible for successful project execution measured in terms of cost, safety, performance and delivery schedule
Ensure equipment and process compliance with applicable standards, policies, acts, regulations and codes
Directly lead and mentor engineers; foster an environment where individuals flourish
Develop equipment and process specifications, assess vendor capabilities and lead supplier sourcing efforts based on data
Provide in-depth design for manufacturing (DFM) feedback to the Product Engineering team to ensure that assembly processes are cost-efficient, robust and high-quality – GD&T alignment for fabrication, metrology and assembly
Lead research and development activities for new manufacturing technologies that address existing assembly and automation challenges
Lead feasibility studies to aid validation of manufacturing strategies
Partner with and manage expectations between cross functional teams to ensure stakeholder engagement and satisfaction with the engineering solutions delivered
Provide technical expertise and support to enable the Operations team to succeed including training, documentation and trouble-shooting
Identify and drive corrective actions for process quality and performance issues