Rivian · 23 hours ago
Sr. Quality Engineer
US-IL-Normal
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $123K/yr
4+ years expRivian is an electric vehicle manufacturer seeking a proactive and driven Quality Engineer to join their expanding manufacturing team. This role is responsible for leading responses to customer quality issues, driving containment on the production line, and conducting root-cause analyses to enhance manufacturing quality.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end customer complaint process specifically for EV manufacturing issues (e.g., interiors, exteriors, LVE, chassis, HV). Identify and solve quality issues within our factory quality gates, ensuring defects are contained effectively and fixed with robust corrective actions
React quickly to quality escalations, initiating and driving immediate containment actions on the shop floor to protect the customer
Lead structured investigations (5D/8D, Kaizen methodology), prepare professional customer-facing reports, and ensure the timely implementation and closure of all corrective actions
Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, including Production, Engineering, and Supplier Quality, to quickly resolve urgent manufacturing and field quality issues
Investigate complex component failures using established problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis)
Conduct production line audits to verify the effectiveness of containment actions and prevent defect recurrence
Provide real-time data analysis and quality feedback to support fast-paced EV production goals
Update essential quality documents (quality alerts, work instructions, process documents) based on lessons learned from field and manufacturing issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or a related field)
4+ years of dedicated quality engineering experience, preferably within automotive or EV manufacturing
Production Operations Knowledge - Understanding of complex production lines and urgency of escalation, investigation and resources to operate with production control, material handling, supply chain, engineering, and production team
Proven, hands-on experience managing customer complaints and driving containment actions in high-volume production environments
Strong working knowledge of core quality tools and standards, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and 8D methodology
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (8D or similar method problem-solving experience) ~ SIX SIGMA Green
Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to lead fast-response teams effectively under pressure
Demonstrated project management skills and high level summary for plant quality awareness
Must be able to travel at least 20%, travel may increase in time
This position is subject to cover 1st / 2nd / 3rd shift if needed
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Demonstrated experience with GD&T
Use of JIRA is a Plus
Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish)
Team player - ability to work in a fast-paced, highly ambiguous, multi-cultural environment with cross-functional teams
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
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Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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