Sr. Metrology Engineer

Rivian • Normal, IL

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About The Position

The Senior Metrology Engineer partners with Rivian engineering, quality, and manufacturing customers to meet metrology requirements for R1, EDV, and R2, and communicates results and solutions clearly. The role provides metrology support for engineering and manufacturing, including programming, validating, and troubleshooting coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and other automated geometric measurement equipment. The engineer supports metrology in lab/offline and production settings, including inline systems such as EINES, ISV, Perceptron, and VRSI-Laser Radar. The role contributes to continuous improvement of measurement accuracy, throughput, and reliability, and mentors Metrology Technicians and engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, quality, or a related discipline.
• 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using programmable contact and non-contact metrology equipment, including laser radars, laser trackers, CMMs, ATOS scan boxes, and portable arms.
• Working toward advanced skills in dimensional analysis packages such as PolyWorks and PiWeb.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with Zeiss Inspect (GOM) and Caligo software.
• Experience with CATIA or similar CAD software.
• Manufacturing or assembly experience in one or more of automotive stamping, body-in-white assemblies and subassemblies, drivetrain castings and gears, or battery modules.
• Results-driven approach, quality mindset, and strong analytical skills.
• Good electronic communication and software skills, including MS Office, Smartsheet, Jira, and project management software.
• Willingness to work in a strongly cross-functional and collaborative environment.
• Ability to interpret company needs and turn data into value-added views.
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and models.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete or imprecise variables where only limited standardization exists.

Nice To Haves

• Controls experience, such as PLCs, robot programming or integration, HMIs, and in-line cells.

Responsibilities

• Lead correlation, calibration, and certification of inline measurement systems (EINES, ISV, Perceptron, VRSI-Laser Radar) against offline CMM and scan data, working with vendors and plant engineering teams.
• Create and maintain automated, production-ready programs for dimensionally inspecting parts and assemblies using Zeiss Inspect (GOM) and PolyWorks.
• Dimensionally inspect parts using vision systems, CMMs, laser trackers, portable arms, and 3D laser and blue-light scanners.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand needs and solve measurement and process problems.
• Support the development of measurement methods for components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret drawings and CATIA CAD models, including GD&T.
• Contribute to the standardization and optimization of production measurement methods and techniques.
• Assist in creating and maintaining operational documentation and work instructions.
• Recommend and implement improvements to help improve product and process quality.
• Analyze data to define trends, capability, and functional improvements (PIST, Cp/Cpk), and support development of methods to analyze product and process quality.
• Track metrology and inspection projects and report status.
• Mentor Metrology Technicians and engineers; contribute to the skill matrix and training plans.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance benefits for eligible employees.
• Opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Opportunity to participate in Rivian’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, subject to eligibility requirements.
• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

What This Job Offers

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