Sr. Technical Program Manager - Vehicle Hardware Engineering

Rivian • Irvine, CA

18h

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.

Role Summary

As Vehicle Hardware Engineering (VHE) Sr. Technical Program Manager, you will have the responsibility of managing the development and delivery of VHE sub-systems from concept to market execution within the program timeline and established cost, mass, investment and performance targets. A successful candidate exhibits a proactive, positive attitude towards difficult engineering challenges. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to
align on overall program deliverables and report on status and risks to ensure visibility across teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• 5+ years’ experience of Automotive product development, ideally experiencing at least 1 vehicle launch.
• Detailed knowledge of the automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
• The ability and eagerness to lead a multi disciplinary team through a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Outstanding communication skills for both detailed technical discussions and high level executive audiences.
• A demonstrated ability to solve problems using a first-principal approach
• Excellent commercial and financial awareness.
• Knowledge of materials, processes, & technologies used to deliver hardware engineering content .
• Knowledge in operating CAD systems, preference towards CATIA experience.
• Travel Requirements: As needed based on production support and priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead a matrix organization to ensure delivery of vehicle hardware engineering sub-systems through the complete Rivian Development Process.
• Champion and drive cross-functional issue resolution (RCs), change management (CRs/CAs), Deviations (DVI), and large program changes (PCCR).
• Drive the key external departments towards alignment on program execution direction (Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Attributes, Studio, other PD functions).
• Manage key performance metrics including issues and change management, quality, validation, and sub-system performance.
• Support sub-system imperative balance. The TPM must ensure piece cost, tooling, ED&D, mass etc, are cascaded, communicated, reported, and achieved through the RDP.
• Verify all VHE components and systems meet the vehicle requirements and assist engineers with solving and managing cross-functional issues.
• Own the creation of sub-system development timing plans including supplier sourcing, surface release, engineering release, virtual validation loops, tooling timing, part maturation, and validation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of plans to ensure on-time delivery of parts to Mule and pre-production builds, establishing and implementing recovery plans as needed.
• Coordinate cross-functional issue resolution on-site at launch locations.
• Exhibit “Rivian Compass” in everything you do.

Benefits

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
• You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment.
• Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

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