Sr. Material Flow Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rivian is hiring a Sr. Material Flow Engineer in Normal, IL to own end-to-end supply chain engineering from external warehouses to the assembly line.

You will design large-scale processes, implement material flow equipment, and develop models to optimize cost, throughput, and space with a focus on safety and quality. You will work with cross-functional teams to plan schedules, drive automation, and bridge physical logistics with digital analytics, leveraging AI to predict bottlenecks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a 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 in high volume, high complexity environments.
• 3+ years’ experience in layout planning using 2D or 3D design platforms (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.).
• 1+ years’ experience with modeling or simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic, etc.).
• 1+ years’ experience with data visualization tools (MS PowerBI, Tableau, etc.).
• Strong analytical ability to break down complex problems and communicate with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop large-scale supply chain and logistics processes from external warehouses to assembly line in collaboration with production control and other teams.
• Design value-streams, logistics routes, and warehouse layouts.
• Implement material flow equipment such as conveyors, EMS, AGVs, and ASRS.
• Develop models to analyze cost, throughput, and space for sequencing and storage.
• Plan and manage project schedules aligned with program milestones.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost, timing, and throughput targets on projects.
• Contribute to a world-class engineering team with rapid deployment focus.
• Lead automation of supply chain logistics.
• Lead projects linking physical logistics with digital intelligence to predict bottlenecks.

Skills

5+ years experience

data-based development

layout planning 2D/3D

modeling/simulation

data visualization tools

analytical ability

technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering

MBA or related master’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Flexsim

AnyLogic

MS PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

About Rivian

Rivianis 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 Sr. Material Flow 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.

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.


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

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 .

Candidate Data Privacy and Technology

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process

To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role. AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate. Participation in AI profile matching is entirely voluntary. If you prefer that your profile not be used in this process, you can opt out at any time. Opting out means your profile will be excluded from automated matching and will not be surfaced for additional roles through this system. Your current application remains active and will not be affected in any way. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.