Job Description
About Rivian
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
Rivian is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help support both new and existing equipment and production line design/automation. This role will own design projects for a variety of high-volume manual or automated manufacturing lines/stations/components across all our battery product lines. Activities will include part/assembly mechanical design, electrical & controls equipment specifications, supporting continuous improvement activities, equipment troubleshooting/debug, and working with cross functional teams to maximize equipment performance and minimize cost.
Responsibilities
- Own/Lead Mechanical Design – 3D Part/Assembly Design, FEA Analysis & 2D Drawings with Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) in Solidworks or Catia V6
- Rapid Prototyping – Collaborate with cross functional engineers/teams, internal/external machine shops, internal 3D printing services, as well as third-party vendors to build, test, optimize and validate new parts, systems and/or full line equipment
- Collaborate with safety and ergonomic teams to review equipment/process requirements, compiling equipment risk assessments, and selecting/integrating safety devices into both new & existing manufacturing stations/lines
- Demonstrate strong project management skills – Collaborate with a wide variety of cross functional teams (Product Design, Safety, Quality, Process, Production, Packaging, Facilities/Construction) to meet project stakeholder requirements
- Create Existing Line Upgrade proposals by analyzing/creating equipment timing charts to optimize cycle times, balance automation based on calculated payback period (ROI), strategize PC material flow within factory, ensure adequate WIP buffering & production redundancies to ensure production uptime
- Experience with both Product & Manufacturing process failure mode analysis (PFMEA) as well as design failure mode analysis (DFMEA)
- External and Internal Vendor Management – Create RFQ’s in collaboration with procurement team to develop & identify cost effective solutions which are delivered on time.
- Own Root Cause Analysis – Preemptively/Reactively investigate, identify, and solve equipment & process concerns, production ramps, equipment reliability & yield for both new & existing equipment or methods
- Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) with vendors at offsite locations as well as follow-up site acceptance testing (SAT) on equipment delivered & installed onsite
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years’ experience with hands-on manufacturing engineering experience or related field/experience
- Proven proficiency with Solidworks (or Catia) for 3D Part/Assembly Design, 2D Drawings/Schematics, Quotation and Procurement for Production Intent Parts/Equipment
- Rapid Design & Prototyping, 3D Printing, and first principles thinking to accelerate concept to production intent design
- Demonstrated strength of experience with both manual & automated high-volume manufacturing equipment
- Demonstrated experience initiating, evaluating, leading, and driving equipment design projects to completion
- Demonstrated experience with 8D, Six Sigma and Lean Fundamentals
- Proven leadership/ownership of capital equipment projects & record of success.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
