Technician, Quality

Rivian•Normal, IL

84d•Onsite

About The Position

Rivian is hiring a Quality Technician at its Normal, Illinois facility. The role focuses on preparing, inspecting, measuring, documenting, and reporting samples and components involving welds and other joining technologies. The technician supports manufacturing quality activities, including equipment and process capability analysis, validation and inspection plans, containment of suspect material, and continuous improvement. The position reports directly to the Supervisor in FAME.

Requirements

Welding, fabrication, metalworking, or weld inspection experience.
Laboratory equipment experience.
At least 3 years of high-volume manufacturing or quality experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Problem-solving experience.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and email, and the ability to manage files and records effectively.
Statistical process control or control-chart experience.
Destructive or non-destructive inspection or testing experience.
Kaizen or continuous improvement process experience.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge.
Ability to stand for 8–12 hours per day.
Ability to walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
Ability to perform duties in an environment that may contain dust and high noise levels and may involve hot or cold weather.

Responsibilities

Operate air, power, and hand tools, including bandsaws, belt sanders, and engravers, to prepare or cut cross-section samples of joining technologies.
Use microscopes to capture cross-sectional images of welds, self-piercing rivets, flow drill screws, and other joints.
Maintain organized computer files and drives and enter data to support proper data storage.
Measure cross sections using Keyence VHX software according to Rivian specifications.
Document data accurately in Excel and report results to internal customers using Jira.
Use hand measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
Perform visual inspections and destructive testing of components, welds, and other joining technologies.
Use joining inspection sheets to identify weld IDs and other specific critical joints.
Prepare cross sections while standing and working with a belt sander or bandsaw for extended periods.
Support manufacturing team equipment and process capability analysis.
Execute product and process validation and inspection plans.
Assist in performing and teaching department processes and assignments, and fill in as needed.
Identify and contain suspect defective material.
Cut and polish metal to create measurable lab samples of welded joints.
Participate in quality-related continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects.
Develop, maintain, and improve the quality culture within the responsible area.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
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
Potential eligibility for an annual performance bonus and equity awards