Senior Battery Process Engineer — High-Volume Module & Pack

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

Job summary

Rivian seeks a Sr. Process Engineer at the Normal, Illinois facility to advance battery module and pack production through process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, work standardization and continuous improvement while upholding safety standards. Shift flexibility is required for these engineers.

The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Process Engineer Manager of Battery. 3:30pm - 12:00am - Subject to change based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Hands-on experience with supporting production equipment (mechanical, electrical, control systems, automation, robotics, etc.).
• Experience with 2D & 3D modeling tools (AutoCAD, CATIA/ENOVIA).
• Knowledge of DOE, GD&T, torque tooling, PFMEA; MTM/MODAPTS is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma / KAIZEN principles beneficial; Six Sigma DMAIC optional.
• Familiarity with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; strong problem solving.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering changes and new program launches.
• Review and summarize statistical data to drive process improvement.
• Determine best-practice processes for materials, tooling, and labor.
• Develop work instructions and standardized workflows for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with design engineering for high-volume production friendly designs.
• Work with manufacturing engineering to optimize next-gen battery module and pack equipment.
• Conduct time analysis, manage staffing and labor costs, and balance lines.
• Optimize plant layout, equipment, tooling, and racking for efficiency.
• Support production with process and equipment troubleshooting and improvements.
• Develop and implement recovery and troubleshooting best practices.
• Investigate issues and implement design/equipment solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Production equipment knowledge

2D/3D Modeling tools

DOE / GD&T / PFMEA

Six Sigma / Lean (optional)

Kaizen / 5S / Lean Sigma

Excel / Word / PowerPoint / Outlook

Problem solving

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA / ENOVIA

Keyence Vision

Job description

Rivian seeks a Sr. Process Engineer at the Normal, Illinois facility to advance battery module and pack production through process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, work standardization and continuous improvement while upholding safety standards. Shift flexibility is required for these engineers.

The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Process Engineer Manager of Battery. 3:30pm - 12:00am - Subject to change based on business needs.