Technical Program Manager - Vehicle Hardware Engineering

About Rivian

Rivianis 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.

As Vehicle Hardware Engineering (VHE) Sr. Technical Program Manager, you will have the responsibility of managing the development and delivery of VHE sub-systems from concept to market execution within the program timeline and established cost, mass, investment and performance targets. A successful candidate exhibits a proactive, positive attitude towards difficult engineering challenges. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on overall program deliverables and report on status and risks to ensure visibility across teams.

• Lead a matrix organization to ensure delivery of vehicle hardware engineering sub-systems through the complete Rivian Development Process.
• Champion and drive cross-functional issue resolution (RCs), change management (CRs/CAs), Deviations (DVI), and large program changes (PCCR).
• Drive the key external departments towards alignment on program execution direction (Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Attributes, Studio, other PD functions).
• Manage key performance metrics including issues and change management, quality, validation, and sub-system performance. Support sub-system imperative balance. The TPM must ensure piece cost, tooling, ED&D, mass etc, are cascaded, communicated, reported, and achieved through the RDP.
• Verify all VHE components and systems meet the vehicle requirements and assist engineers with solving and managing cross-functional issues.
• Own the creation of sub-system development timing plans including supplier sourcing, surface release, engineering release, virtual validation loops, tooling timing, part maturation, and validation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of plans to ensure on-time delivery of parts to Mule and pre-production builds, establishing and implementing recovery plans as needed.
• Coordinate cross-functional issue resolution on-site at launch locations.
• Exhibit “Rivian Compass” in everything you do.

• Bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• 5+ years’ experience of Automotive product development, ideally experiencing at least 1 vehicle launch.
• Detailed knowledge of the automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
• The ability and eagerness to lead a multi disciplinary team through a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Outstanding communication skills for both detailed technical discussions and high level executive audiences.
• A demonstrated ability to solve problems using a first-principal approach
• Excellent commercial and financial awareness.
• Knowledge of materials, processes, & technologies used to deliver hardware engineering content.
• Knowledge in operating CAD systems, preference towards CATIA experience.
• Travel Requirements:
  As needed based on production support and priorities.

Salary Range Irvine-Based Applicants: $154,000-$192,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits

Summary:

Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

International Relocation is not available for this role.

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,…