Rivian · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Simulation Engineer, Material Flow
Normal, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $123K/yr
5+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. They are seeking a driven Simulation Engineer specializing in discrete event simulation to architect material flow systems for future projects, collaborating closely with the Material Flow Team to ensure optimized factory design outcomes.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Construct comprehensive, end-to-end material flow simulation models covering the complete Bill of Materials for upcoming products and factory expansions, with a focus on optimizing key variables like facility footprint, labor efficiency, and overall throughput
Engineer and deploy custom modules, objects, and tailored FlexScript, Simtalk solutions to create sophisticated simulations for intricate material flow challenges
Execute capacity planning analyses to guarantee precise resource and equipment allocation for the engineered system, including material handling staff, warehouse capacity, and MHE
Critically evaluate the assumptions underlying current manufacturing designs and base your design recommendations on a first-principles methodology
Work together with cross-functional partners in layout design, production control, infrastructure, and manufacturing design to ensure the proper material flow strategies are executed and to assess solutions for complex comparison scenarios
Develop and sustain digital twin models to effectively test and validate the designs of factory operations, warehouses, and material flow systems
Recommend improvements in dock capacity, route planning, storage capacity, lot quantity and kitting design
Co-develop standards for discrete event simulation models
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, or Computer Science
5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering, with focus on applying discrete event simulation to enhance material flow, supply chain logistics, or process efficiency
Familiarity with creating new features and modules within discrete event simulation platforms using FlexScript, Simtalk, C++, and/or Python
Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to manage several projects at the same time in a highly variable and uncertain environment
A track record of quantitatively resolving ambiguous, systems-level problems
Effective written and verbal communication at all organizational level
A positive attitude paired with strong work ethics aligned to Rivian's mission and compass values
Preferred
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and data visualization/analysis tools like Tableau or SQL
Experience working with layout designs in AutoCAD
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Equity awards
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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