Vehicle Line Director

Rivian • Irvine, CA

1d • $211,000 - $281,000

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.

In this position you will be part of a Vehicle Line team that is responsible for the design, development and execution of a vehicle program. This role requires high levels of initiative, independent judgement, analytical framing, and indirect leadership capability. You should be able to lead teams to creative solutions and develop new processes in a compressed timeline.
Design, Product Framing, Development, Validation, Release and Launch Execution of an all new vehicle.
Engineering leadership including on-site support as needed at assembly plant, suppliers or test locations.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience on a program team or similar experience
• Launch experience on a vehicle program
• DRE experience and or Program Manager background
• Exposure to multiple functional areas
• Vehicle integration or calibration experience
• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with internal and external partners.
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Able to work efficiently under high amount of work/stress.
• High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex.
• Knowledge of engineering software and systems as it pertains to job-related area.

Responsibilities

• Determine best vehicle balance with respect to technical, marketing and styling requirements to deliver on product and business case goals
• Imperative allocation to SMTs and managing imperative trade-offs
• Engineering budget trade-offs (vehicle and material focus).
• Responsible for program deliverables status at program gateways and weekly executive reviews
• Issue resolution champion and roadblock remover for cross functional issues
• Run weekly KPI meeting
• Engineering approval responsibility for engineering releases
• Lead Mule build execution
• Assistant to Vehicle Line Director or Vehicle Program Director

Benefits

• Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed