Drive Unit Manufacturing Engineer – Rotor/Stator (Equity)

Watershed Ventures; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401(k) plan and Employee StockPurchase

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Drive Unit (Stator/Rotor) to design and implement rotor manufacturing processes at Rivian's Normal, IL facility, with planned expansion to East Atlanta, GA. The role reports to the Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering.

You will lead the development of new manufacturing lines, guide DFM feedback, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive supplier development and equipment sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with magnet feeding and insertion; rotor balancing systems preferred.
• Drive unit, e‑axle, and transmission manufacturing experience a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Join the team developing and commissioning next-gen drive unit manufacturing lines.
• Lead rotor assembly line equipment engineering from concept to production.
• Collaborate with ME and Plant teams to coordinate projects.
• Validate supplier capabilities and develop material specifications for manufacturability.
• Support projects through Design, FAT and SAT.
• Ensure adherence to standards, policies, and codes.
• Mentor engineers and foster growth.
• Develop equipment and process specs; assess vendor capabilities.
• Provide DFM feedback to Product Engineering for cost-effective assembly.
• Lead R&D for new manufacturing technologies.
• Lead feasibility studies for manufacturing strategies.
• Bridge cross-functional expectations and drive stakeholder engagement.
• Provide technical support to Operations including training and troubleshooting.
• Identify and drive corrective actions for process quality.

Skills

Rotor balancing

Magnet feeding

Drive unit manufacturing

APQP

GD&T

CAD

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Drive Unit (Stator/Rotor) to design and implement rotor manufacturing processes at Rivian's Normal, IL facility, with planned expansion to East Atlanta, GA. The role reports to the Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering.

You will lead the development of new manufacturing lines, guide DFM feedback, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive supplier development and equipment sourcing.