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Rivian · 12 hours ago

Sr. Supplier Excellence Engineer

positionUS-CA-Irvine
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Rivian is a company focused on innovative automotive solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Supplier Excellence Engineer to enhance quality performance with contract manufacturers. The role involves managing quality requirements, driving the implementation of best practices, and ensuring successful production launches of electronic modules.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
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Responsibilities

Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance at Contract Manufacturers / ECU Suppliers
Manage and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support the project timing and quality performance
Drive the completion of PPAP and APQP requirements throught out the different phases of development towards SOP
Perform and sustain VDA audits to suppliers during sourcing and through program life cycle
Proactively Identify high risk areas in production and engineering design cycle
Identify, root cause, and track issues, working closely with Contract Manufacturers and internal stake holders to implement necessary improvements during production and vehicle launch

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringAutomotive PPAP processDesign Failure Mode AnalysisElectromechanical systems knowledgeMetrologyInspection MethodsPCBA manufacturing processesVDA auditsTechnical expertise in automotive electronicsRoot cause analysisCollaboration with Contract Manufacturers

Required

BS+ Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or Equivalent
5+ years of experience working in a product development or volume manufacturing environment
Wide breadth of electromechanical system knowledge
Ability to dive deep into electrical, software, and mechanical issues
Technical expertise in automotive low voltage electronic and associated components
Strong knowledge of Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Metrology, Inspection Methods, and Equipment
Understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes
Experience in high-rate production environments, especially working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) on PCBA production
Deep understanding of the automotive PPAP process and its application in production

Preferred

IPC-610 certification a plus

Company

Rivian

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Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Plymouth, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.rivian.com

H1B Sponsorship

Rivian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (31)
2024 (71)
2023 (54)
2022 (79)
2021 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$21.93B
Key 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

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Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
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Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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