Rivian · 1 day ago
Sr. Quality Engineer, Scrap Management
Normal, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $123K/yr
4+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. They are seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer, Scrap Management to join their Plant Quality organization and assist in scrap and non-conformance material processes, working collaboratively across various departments to drive improvements in quality and efficiency.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Assist with the plant-wide scrap reduction strategy, partnering with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Material Handling and Supplier development/Quality Engineering
Support cross-functional scrap review meetings; track, assign, and close action items
Help manage and enforce the Non-Conformance Material (NCM) process across all shops (identification, tagging, segregation, and disposition)
Apply Lean methodologies to identify waste streams, simplify workflows, and standardize best practices across scrap and NCM processes
Collaborate with the System development team for enhancing NCM tool by providing user stories and UATs
Assist in the analysis of scrap trends (by shop, part, supplier, and cost) and develop dashboards/reports in collaboration with the Quality Data Engineering team
Help drive structured problem solving (8D, RCCA, DMAIC) for high-impact scrap issues
Partner with Finance to track scrap costs and validate savings from corrective actions
Support supplier corrective actions for supplier-driven scrap
Support continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma) to eliminate waste
Help train operators, inspectors, and engineers on scrap/NCM compliance and standardized processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Quality Engineering
4+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or process engineering, ideally in automotive or high-volume production
Experience helping in scrap reduction and NCM processes with measurable results
Strong command of Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods (8D, RCCA, DMAIC)
Hands-on experience with MES/SAP systems and proficiency in analytics tools (SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive accountability at all levels
A track record of successfully balancing strategic leadership with hands-on problem solving
Preferred
Master's degree
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. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
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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