Staff Joining Engineer

Rivian • Normal, IL

5d

About The Position

The Staff Joining Engineer leads the design and implementation of body assembly processes, equipment, and production lines for new and existing products and factories at Rivian. The role works with product design teams to ensure manufacturability; with integrators on process and equipment design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and ramp-up to target rates and quality; and with Rivian Operations to support an effective handover.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a similar technical field.
• 7–10 years of experience in an engineering role related to automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of high- and low-volume manufacturing concepts and skills, including cycle-time analysis, quality control, equipment efficiency, equipment selection, and return on investment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and implement solutions with a high level of accuracy and quality.
• Ability to independently develop plans and execute deliverables with general guidance.
• Ability to work as part of a team across several cross-functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working within 2D and 3D CAD environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement body manufacturing processes and equipment to increase production capacity in line with corporate goals.
• Partner with production engineers and leaders to support successful ramp-up and long-term production.
• Provide product feedback to design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability without compromising product function or performance.
• Ensure projects achieve safety, quality, cost, timing, and throughput targets.
• Provide regular, metric-based project updates to the management team.
• Understand and follow company and industry standards and best practices in project implementation.
• Look for ways to add value beyond the specifically assigned scope of work.
• Challenge assumptions that are not supported by thorough engineering evaluation.
• Contribute to a high-quality engineering team focused on rapid project deployment.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Employee Stock Purchase Program, subject to eligibility requirements
• Potential eligibility for an annual performance bonus and equity awards

What This Job Offers

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