Remote Lead: Supplier Quality & Industrialization

Rivian Automotive; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian Automotive is seeking a Lead Supplier Development, Industrialization & Quality Engineer to own the supplier quality lifecycle from cradle to grave and influence key design and sourcing decisions. You will drive cross-functional change, mentor teams, and partner with executives to ensure ramps are on track.

The role requires 50–75% travel domestically and internationally, based remotely in Mexico, reporting to the Sr SDIQ Manager Exteriors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Experience leading supplier development and quality programs.
• Strong communication and executive-level influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete cradle-to-grave supplier quality lifecycle for critical suppliers.
• Lead resolution of complex manufacturing issues and mentor teams.
• Drive APQP/PPAP projects and optimize supplier quality KPIs.
• Present strategic recommendations to program leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Operate with minimal supervision and manage high-pressure workloads.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

APQP/PPAP

Business case ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Rivian Automotive is seeking a Lead Supplier Development, Industrialization & Quality Engineer to own the supplier quality lifecycle from cradle to grave and influence key design and sourcing decisions. You will drive cross-functional change, mentor teams, and partner with executives to ensure ramps are on track.

The role requires 50–75% travel domestically and internationally, based remotely in Mexico, reporting to the Sr SDIQ Manager Exteriors.