Senior Service Parts Quality Engineer - Automotive Leader

Rivian Automotive; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian Automotive seeks a Service Part Quality Engineer to join our Part Distribution Center network. You will partner with parts, quality, field, production and product development teams to address non-conforming material and drive containment, corrective actions and root cause resolution.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, supplier interaction, and timely inspections across the service network, with locations at Shepherdsville KY, Carneys Point NJ, or Haslet TX; Fort Worth

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, BA Supply Chain, or other relevant experience preferred
• 3-7 years of quality related experience or relevant logistics / manufacturing quality experience
• Proficiency in JIRA and 3DX tools (ENOVIA, CATIA)
• Demonstrates understanding of supplier proposed containments with ability to provide feedback to proposals for improvements
• Demonstrated knowledge of automotive quality processes and problem-solving methods
• Strong self-starter and works well being proactive
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic team environment
• Leads internal and external entities to support what's best for Rivian and its customers
• Able to pivot quickly and plan effectively to address evolving business needs
• Effective technical and professional communication skills to lead complex problem solving strategies
• Effective listening skills to determine actions and recommendations with global supply chain

Responsibilities

• Responds to the supplier quality issues by implementing containment actions and starting the initial problem-solving process.
• Follows up and holds suppliers accountable for completing root cause and preventative actions for containments, and supplier chargebacks as applicable
• Acts as onsite liaison for part quality issues, supplier visits, rework requirements for the Part Distribution Centers
• Leads cross-functional discussions effectively and efficiently to address suspect parts and associated corrective actions, providing visibility to affected parties
• Works with PDC teams to ensure proper communication of issues, execution, and accountability of service level agreements
• Has expertise in supply chain management, understanding supply and demand of needed products for the service network and escalates risks to affected teams
• Ensure key metrics are met and reports on achievement of targets as related to the PDC and service part quality requirements

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional

Supplier quality

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or related

Tools

JIRA

3DX (ENOVIA, CATIA)

Job description

Rivian Automotive seeks a Service Part Quality Engineer to join our Part Distribution Center network. You will partner with parts, quality, field, production and product development teams to address non-conforming material and drive containment, corrective actions and root cause resolution.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, supplier interaction, and timely inspections across the service network, with locations at Shepherdsville KY, Carneys Point NJ, or Haslet TX; Fort Worth