Sr. Material Flow Engineer

Rivian; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 98,500 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer at its Normal, IL facility to own end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and material flow from external warehouses to the assembly line. You will design layouts, implement material flow equipment, and develop models to optimize cost and throughput across a high-volume operation.

You will lead automation initiatives, leveraging AI and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks and improve real-time throughput, while ensuring safety and quality across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain or material flow engineering experience.
• 5+ years with data-based development of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and/or material flow processes for high volume facilities.
• 3+ years’ experience in layout planning using 2D/3D design platforms (AutoCAD, MicroStation).
• 1+ years’ experience with modeling or simulation software (FlexSim, AnyLogic).
• 1+ years’ experience working with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical ability to break down complex problems and communicate with leadership.
• Technical leader capable of navigating ambiguity and implementing first-principles solutions across a global footprint.

Responsibilities

• Develop large-scale supply chain and logistics processes from external warehouses to the assembly line.
• Design value-stream, logistics, routing, and warehouse layouts.
• Implement material flow equipment such as conveyors, EMS systems, AGVs, and ASRS systems.
• Develop models to analyze cost, throughput, and space factors for sequencing and batching.
• Plan and manage project schedules aligned to program milestones.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost, timing, and throughput targets on all projects.
• Lead automation of supply chain logistics using AI to optimize real-time throughput.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Data analysis

Leadership

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

FlexSim

AnyLogic

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is 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.

Role Summary

The Rivian Supply Chain team is looking for highly motivated and exceptional Supply Chain Engineering professionals to bring Rivian’s engineered products to life. In this role, the Supply Chain Engineer will be responsible for engineering end‑to‑end supply chain, logistics, and material flow processes from external warehouses to the assembly line. In our team, we expect our people to own every aspect of the engineering process, from concept design to successful implementation and everything in between. This role is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to a Manager, Material Flow Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Development of large‑scale supply chain and logistics processes from external warehouses to assembly line in partnership with production control, packaging planning, inbound logistics, factory design, and manufacturing engineering.
• Detailed process design including value‑stream, logistics, routing, and warehouse design.
• Implement material flow equipment such as conveyors, EMS systems, AGVs, and ASRS systems.
• Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing, material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategies.
• Plan, manage, and communicate project schedule ensuring alignment to overall program milestones.
• Be responsible for and ensure safety, quality, cost, timing & throughput targets are achieved on all projects.
• Be part of a world‑class engineering team, with a focus on high quality work and rapid project deployment.
• Lead automation of our supply chain logistics. Lead high‑impact projects that bridge the gap between physical logistics and digital intelligence, leveraging Artificial Intelligence and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks before they happen and optimize throughput in real‑time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of supply chain or material flow engineering functional experience
• 5+ years with data‑based development of end‑to‑end supply chain, logistics, and/or material flow processes for high volume, high complexity production or logistics facilities.
• 3+ years’ experience in layout planning using 2D or 3D (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) design platforms.
• 1+ years’ experience with modeling or simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic, etc.)
• 1+ years’ experience working with data visualization tools (MS PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)
• Strong analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable results and properly communicate with leadership teams
• This role requires a technical leader capable of navigating ambiguity, driving cross‑functional strategy, and implementing "first‑principles" engineering solutions across our global footprint.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or master’s degree in related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP)® or APICS CPIM/CSCP/CLTD certifications are a plus
• 7+ years of experience in a Supply Chain, Engineering, or Program Management function
• Experience working with Manufacturing Execution, Material Requirements Planning, Warehouse Management, or Yard Management (MES, MRP, WMS, YMS) systems is a plus
• Experience using Python for data analysis and/or workflow automation is a plus
• Ability to understand Engineering and Design direction and provide focused supply‑chain solutions accordingly
• Experience with automotive, electronic, or consumer products, and the design and manufacture thereof

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $98,500-$123,000 for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability insurance, and long‑term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full‑time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity

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, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].