Sr. Staff Vehicle Line Manager

Rivian•Irvine, CA

12d•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.

Requirements

8+ years in automotive program management or engineering leadership, with a track record of supporting large-scale vehicle programs through launch.
Proven ability to support a "Single Point Owner" (like an Assistant Chief Engineer) while independently driving large cross-functional teams.
Deep understanding of automotive cost structures, including piece price, tooling, and inbound logistics.
Ability to drive technical decision making across multiple domains, guiding cross functional teams to resolve complex trade-offs.
High proficiency in the systems within your domain (Underbody/Tech or Upper Body/Func) to effectively challenge technical assumptions when they impact COGS or timing.
Familiarity with vehicle autonomous systems and/or hardware

Responsibilities

Operationalize the CE’s technical strategy by driving day-to-day execution across the zone.
Ensure all subsystems are tracking toward program milestones.
Own the "Ground Truth" of the zone’s Bill of Materials (BOM).
Identify cost risks early and lead cost down initiatives to deliver the program target margin.
Act as the primary liaison with Global Supply Chain.
Ensure sourcing strategies align with technical requirements and that supplier timing is de-risked and integrated into the master schedule.
Drive the zone through Virtual Releases, Design Maturity (DM1-5) and Manufacturing Readiness.
Responsible for end-to-end success of the zone, from design to manufacturing.
Oversee the planning, budgeting, procurement and tracking of validation assets across your zone.
Ensure full scope of testing is covered, from component to vehicle level validation.
Translate high level business objectives into tangible and actionable product goals.
Leverage benchmarking insights to inform domain strategy and drive innovation.
Refine and develop processes that eliminate duplication and accelerate progress, enhancing team performance, engagement, and customer satisfaction.