Sr. Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering; General Assembly

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Impressive product designs achieve balance between functionality, manufacturability and serviceability, and is the foundation of an efficient factory. You are the driving force behind DFMA of Rivian's future products, ensuring we can manufacture efficiently, safely, and sustainably. You will work closely with product design, architecture, vehicle program, manufacturing engineering, and operations to design the best product, prototype them, and conceptualize inspiring new factories.

You will lead and develop a team of passionate engineers to support the launch of all new Rivian vehicles. This opening will be located at our Irvine, CA facility and reports directly to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, General Assembly.

• Lead the DFMA team responsible for all vehicle systems/domains across all Rivian's product platforms, and the GA Pilot team responsible for executing vehicle validation builds in our Irvine pilot facility
• Mentor manufacturing engineers and managers through technical leadership, translate vision into action, inspiring from ideation to execution
• Develop strategies to achieve challenging program timelines, from resource and schedule management to risk mitigation plans
• Create and implement effective processes, standards and workflows to improve team efficiency
• Support your team and drive accountability through major milestones such as product benchmarking, virtual releases, virtual builds, and design validation builds
• Embark on a journey to discover new technologies and tools to arm your team and challenge the status quo.
• Listen intently, act quickly, provide context, and be a team champion

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in an engineering role related to DFMA, product optimization, or manufacturing optimization. Leadership experience preferred.
• Skilled in manufacturing and industrial engineering principles (OEE, cycle time analysis, DVA, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, ergonomics, DOE, quality control, equipment selection, return on investment, error proofing, supply chain & logistics)
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using first principles, challenge assumptions and biased towards action
• Proven technical leader that can lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to concisely summarize and elevate complex topics
• Experienced working within 2D & 3D CAD environments and various engineering tools

Salary Range for CA Based Applicants: $176,200-$220,300 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

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.

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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