Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - General Assembly (Equipment)

Rivian•Normal, IL

14d•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. We treat factories as innovative products, not copying machines. You will lead the ideation, design and execution of General Assembly equipment & technologies, enabling Rivian to launch products smarter, faster and more sustainably than ever before. This vast scope starts with collaborating with product design to optimize manufacturability and ends with delivering conveyance and automation systems that challenge the status quo. This opening will be located at our Normal, IL reporting directly to the Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field.
5+ years of experience in an engineering role related to DFMA, product optimization, manufacturing process or equipment development
Strong knowledge in manufacturing and industrial engineering principles, including OEE, cycle time analysis, DVA, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, ergonomics, DOE, quality control, equipment selection, PFMEA, ROI analysis, error proofing, supply chain & logistics.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using first principles, challenge assumptions and biased towards action
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with cross functional teams
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Experienced working within 2D & 3D CAD environments and various engineering tools

Responsibilities

This role is based in Normal, IL and supports existing production lines through continuous improvement, leveraging innovative technologies and providing end-to-end ownership of equipment and automation implementation for future vehicle programs.
Define manufacturing technologies & strategies, with the goal of maximizing space utilization and manufacturing efficiency
Collaborate with design to optimize interaction between equipment and product
End-to-end ownership of equipment introduction, covering all milestones from RFQ, SOW, design, fabrication, FAT, installation, commissioning, SAT to finally ramp
Support vendor selection and negotiations to optimize financial spending
Ensure effective handover of new equipment to operations and sustaining teams
Actively engaged in value engineering, challenge assumptions and break the status quo