Rivian · 14 hours ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - General Assembly (Equipment)
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, seeking to attract curious and courageous individuals. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will lead the ideation, design, and execution of General Assembly equipment and technologies, collaborating with product design to optimize manufacturability and ensuring the delivery of innovative automation systems.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
This role is based in Normal, IL and supports existing production lines through continuous improvement, leveraging innovative technologies and providing end-to-end ownership of equipment and automation implementation for future vehicle programs
Define manufacturing technologies & strategies, with the goal of maximizing space utilization and manufacturing efficiency
Collaborate with design to optimize interaction between equipment and product
End-to-end ownership of equipment introduction, covering all milestones from RFQ, SOW, design, fabrication, FAT, installation, commissioning, SAT to finally ramp
Support vendor selection and negotiations to optimize financial spending
Ensure effective handover of new equipment to operations and sustaining teams
Actively engaged in value engineering, challenge assumptions and break the status quo
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field
5+ years of experience in an engineering role related to DFMA, product optimization, manufacturing process or equipment development
Strong knowledge in manufacturing and industrial engineering principles, including OEE, cycle time analysis, DVA, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, ergonomics, DOE, quality control, equipment selection, PFMEA, ROI analysis, error proofing, supply chain & logistics
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using first principles, challenge assumptions and biased towards action
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with cross functional teams
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Experienced working within 2D & 3D CAD environments and various engineering tools
Benefits
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance
Participate in Rivian’s 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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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