Rivian · 1 month ago
Senior Engineer Supplier Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expRivian is a company focused on innovation in the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Senior Engineer Supplier Development to ensure quality performance from contract manufacturers. This role involves leading supplier industrialization, managing quality metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead supplier industrialization and readiness for all commodities
Support supplier selection and capability assessment for both greenfield (new plant) and brownfield (existing plant expansion) projects, ensuring alignment with program timelines and quality expectations
Drive APQP discipline and enforce PPAP requirements, ensuring suppliers meet dimensional, material, and performance validation before production approval
Develop and track industrialization project KPIs, including PPAP on-time approval, process capability (Cpk/Ppk), first-pass yield, and PPM targets to measure supplier readiness
Evaluate and validate supplier manufacturing processes by leading process audits, PFMEA reviews, control plan validation, and equipment capability/Run@rate assessments
Optimize supplier manufacturing scalability, ensuring production lines are capable of meeting increasing volume and quality expectations during ramp-up phases
Monitor supplier industrialization performance through KPIs such as on-time PPAP submission, process capability indices (Cpk/Ppk), defect rates (PPM), issue closure rate, and supplier corrective action effectiveness
Facilitate problem resolution using structured methodologies (focused problem solving) to address defects, process deviations, and launch roadblocks proactively
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to drive VA/VE cost optimization, ensuring seamless design implementation into supplier manufacturing processes and technology while maintaining quality and performance standards
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English to ensure workplace safety, effective communication, and operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or other related field
3-5+ years supplier quality engineering experience
Strong Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Technical expertise of automotive components designs and manufacturing, including knowledge of safety and test requirements and appearance approval process
Knowledge of Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T) and datum structures
Experience in Extrusion and fabrication commodities
In depth knowledge of IATF16949:2016 and understanding of ISO14001
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English to ensure workplace safety, effective communication, and operational efficiency
Up to 50% travel requirement
Preferred
Masters Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or other related fields
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
Good communication and interpersonal skills (Team Working) as well as negotiation skills
Ability to analyze and present data effectively
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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