Rivian · 12 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer II - Paint
US-IL-Normal
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$78K/yr - $98K/yr
1+ years expRivian is a company focused on electric vehicle manufacturing, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to implement new paint infrastructure and support factory expansions. The role involves taking ownership of the paint production process and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing capabilities.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Take ownership over a portion of Rivian’s Paint production process, working with internal Production, Quality, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Controls teams and external integrators to grow our manufacturing capabilities
Design and implement processes & equipment to grow production capacity in line with corporate goals
Partner with production engineers and leaders to ensure a successful ramp and long-term production
Provide product feedback to design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability without compromising product function or performance
Ensure achievement of safety, quality, cost, timing & throughput targets on all projects
Provide regular, metric-based project updates to the management team
Challenge assumptions that are not backed up by a thorough engineering evaluation
Be part of a world-class engineering team, with a focus on high quality work and rapid project deployment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field
1+ years of experience in an engineering role
Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing skills and concepts (cycle time analysis, quality control, equipment efficiency, equipment selection, return on investment, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and see the solution implemented to a high level of accuracy & quality
Ability to work independently to execute a project plan based on general direction
Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders
Experience working in both 2D & 3D CAD environments
Preferred
Preferred (but not required) experience with conveyance or PTED
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 premium.
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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