Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Battery

Rivian • Irvine, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, building emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles and attracting curious, courageous souls. The company constantly challenges what’s possible, reframes old problems, seeks new solutions, and operates comfortably in unknown areas. The team shares diverse backgrounds, a love of the outdoors, and a desire to protect it for future generations. Rivian is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Manufacturing Engineer to play a critical role in developing and implementing innovative battery manufacturing strategies, specifically within pack assembly conveyance and material flow, from initial concept through full-scale production. This role involves shaping future battery platforms, contributing to prototype development, validation builds, and establishing robust manufacturing systems for pack assembly. It is a highly cross-functional role requiring exemplary communication skills and the ability to balance product design and manufacturing system objectives for scalable production of battery packs. This role is based at either our Atlanta, GA, Normal, IL or Irvine, CA facility.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics (or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience in building/troubleshooting automation systems and acquiring experimental data
• 7+ years experience in an automated manufacturing environment
• Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines of multiple simultaneous projects and challenges
• Strong problem-solving skills and aptitude for learning systems quickly
• Communicate effectively with direct team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
• Experience in complex electro-mechanical system design
• Experience transitioning automated systems from prototype to production
• Experience with 2D & 3D software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Catia)
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of comprehensive material flow strategies for battery pack assembly, from initial concept through full-scale production including interline conveyance, part presentation & dunnaging, NCM repair loops and operator lifting aides.
• Drive innovation to inter-pack line conveyance and the standardization of high-speed conveyance for Pack Assembly Lines, with a specific focus on improving station-to-station transfer times.
• Design and standardize robust pallet docking systems for both manual and automated assembly stations to ensure seamless and precise material transfer for high precision applications.
• Ensure full Conveyance Safety Compliance for all material handling systems, focusing on ingress/egress points, turn tables, safety guarding, and other critical conveyance zones.
• Lead Discrete Event Simulation (DES) activities to model, analyze, and optimize material flow, conveyance, and assembly processes, identifying bottlenecks and validating layout strategies.
• Provide in-depth Design for Manufacture (DFM) feedback to Product Engineering, specifically concerning part design implications for efficient part presentation, racking, and packaging.
• Oversee and execute the NCM process flow strategy, including defining handling, storage, and transfer logistics for non-conforming materials.
• Lead the selection, specification, and implementation of Lift Assists and other ergonomic material handling equipment for transferring components within the assembly process.

Benefits

• paid vacation
• paid sick leave
• competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees
• opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior