Sr. Process Engineer, Drive Unit (3rd Shift)

Rivian; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits (life, medical, etc

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rivian Automotive is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Normal, IL to optimize daily production, planning workstation utilization, equipment, materials and personnel for improved efficiency in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

You will lead process improvements, develop work instructions, collaborate with design engineering, and support new program launches and SOPs to advance Rivian's electric vehicle production.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Significant CATIA/ENOVIA experience.
• Knowledge in DOE, GD&T, Torque Tooling, PFMEA.
• Six Sigma DMAIC (optional) and Lean principles.
• Experience with MTM or MODAPTS time studies.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to meet deadlines with a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate changes and drive continuous process improvement in production.
• Launch new programs in assigned areas and track progress.
• Develop work instructions, standard work and process docs.
• Collaborate with design engineers for high-production processes.
• Participate in product and packaging reviews for process impact.
• Perform time analyses and estimate staffing and costs.
• Investigate issues and implement solutions during New Product Launch and SOP.
• Optimize plant layout, equipment and tooling for efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Team orientation

Creative problem-solving

Meeting deadlines

Cross-functional attitude

Kaizen

5S

Lean Six Sigma

Six Sigma DMAIC (optional)

Time studies (MTM/MODAPTS)

High-volume manufacturing

Tools

CATIA/ENOVIA

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

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

Rivian is looking for Senior Process Engineers to improve the production output in Normal, IL. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will have the opportunity to plan utilization of workstations, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of daily production in the fastest growing industry in the country and make a true impact on growing the Electric Vehicle Industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates engineering changes, assist manufacturing in continuous process improvement and troubleshooting problems with production processes and new program launches


• Coordinates and tracks the launch of new programs in the assigned areas


• Develop work instructions, standardized work, process flow, and process documentation to ensure manufacturing process is being followed


• Work with design engineering team to develop and establish a design that lends itself to high production while ensuring built in high quality during the manufacturing process


• Participate in product and packaging reviews to evaluate process impact and provide feedback on build sequence, process time analysis, and investment requirements


• Perform time analysis using a standard motion time system (MODAPTS), estimate production times, staffing requirements, and costs


• Investigate assembly issues and implement solution by reviewing product design, process sequence plan, and builds affecting production and work during stages of New Product Launch - Null Series (Virtual Builds), Production Trials, and SOP using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach


• Co-ordinate with team to determine and introduce optimum plant layout, equipment, tooling, and racking in General Assembly (R1 Series) to achieve maximum efficiency

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills – both verbal and written


• Significant experience using CATIA/ENOVIA


• Experience and/or Knowledge in DOE, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, Torque Tooling, Error Proofing, and PFMEA


• Experience and/or certification in Six Sigma DMAIC (optional), Lean Assembly Principles, Time Studies using MTM or MODAPTS


• Working knowledge in Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs


• Creative problem-solving skills


• Ability to meet deadlines


• Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude


• Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma etc. experience is a plus


• 4+ yeas of engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing operation, preferably automotive

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $89,900-$112,400 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.

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.

This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than November 16th, 2026.

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].

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.

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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.

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