Rivian · 1 day ago
Technician, Quality
Normal, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$26/hr - $26/hr
3+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Technician, Quality role involves ensuring superior customer satisfaction through various quality assurance tasks, including testing and inspection of components and welds, while supporting the manufacturing team in maintaining quality standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Operate air, power, and hand tools such as air chisels, prybars, bandsaw, sawzall and angle grinders to destructively test or cut out samples of various types of joining technologies
Effectively use hand measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures
Complete visual inspections and or destructive testing of components, welds and other joining technologies
Use joining inspection sheets to identify weld ID’s and other specific critical joints
Accurately document and report data in Excel and report results using Jira
Standing and working in awkward positions such as but not limited to kneeling, bending, laying and crouched work may be required for extended periods of time to complete inspections and cutting operations
Team lifting and moving of large sub-assemblies well over 100 lbs to move them into cutting positions
Ability to push pull loads on wheeled dolly over 100 lbs
Ability to lift 50 lbs individually
Support manufacturing team equipment and process capability analysis
Execute product and process validation / inspection plans
Assist in performing and teaching all processes and assignments within the department, with the ability to fill in as needed
Identify and contain suspect defective material
Perform metal cutting and polishing to create measurable lab samples of welded joints
Responsible to participate in quality related continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects
Develop, maintain, and improve the quality culture within responsible area
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Welding, fabrication, metal working, or weld inspection experience required
Laboratory equipment experience
3+ years of high-volume manufacturing or quality experience (or) An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Problem solving experience
Computer skills: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, email – ability to manage files and records effectively
Statistical process control / control charts
Destructive or non-destructive inspection or testing experience
Kaizen / continuous improvement process experience
Good oral and written communication skills
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day
Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds
Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (38)
2024 (70)
2023 (54)
2022 (79)
2021 (21)
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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