Rivian · 4 hours ago
Supplier Development Engineer II
US-IL-Normal
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$71K/yr - $89K/yr
1+ years expRivian is an automotive company focused on sustainable transportation solutions. The Supplier Development Engineer II will work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality performance from contract manufacturers and support the industrialization of automotive components, directly impacting the quality of Rivian's service parts.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Engage with suppliers for industrialization and readiness for multiple automotive components
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
Up to 50% travel requirement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or other related field
1-3+ years supplier quality engineering experience
Strong Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) development, Lean manufacturing, Traceability requirements
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
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for 8-10 hours per day
Required to communicate using phone and/or e-mail
Ability to view, read, and interpret documents
Ability to perform all duties in an office environment that may contain ambient noise and temperature fluctuations
Preferred
VDA 6.3 credentials and understanding preferred
In depth knowledge of IATF16949:2016 and understanding of ISO14001. ISO9001 is also a preferred knowledge set
Benefits
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Life insurance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
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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