Sr. Supplier Development Engineer - Plant

Rivian; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm dedicated to adventure and sustainability as a Quality Engineer. In this role, you will ensure the quality of supplier parts throughout the production process, conducting audits and managing corrective actions. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to implement process improvements and uphold the highest quality standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven company that values creativity and environmental stewardship. If you're passionate about quality and eager to make a difference, this role is for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering or manufacturing, quality experience preferred.
• Technical expertise in automotive manufacturing processes required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits and manage corrective actions.
• Perform quality investigations and lead supplier improvements.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Planning and Prioritizing

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering or supply chain

Tools

Metrology Equipment

Inspection Methods

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

This role is responsible for ensuring the quality of Rivian's purchased supplier parts throughout the production process by conducting supplier audits, diagnosing defective materials, and managing corrective actions. This position reports to the Manager of Supplier Development and is located onsite in Normal, IL.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide quality support of aspects related to Rivian’s purchased supplier parts on the final product:

• Review production lines ensuring proper use of the job element sheets.
• Perform supplier quality investigation and process audits to lead supplier improvement.
• Initiate and follow up on corrective actions and verify effectiveness on site.
• Review and diagnose defective material rejected during the manufacturing process.
• Identify the need for corrective action and manage containments established.
• Support manufacturing shops by providing certified material coordinating with support teams.
• Provide evidence of non-conforming material to supplier quality engineer responsible of commodity and support with dispositions.
• Track and manage quality key performance indicators (Scrap, downtime, sort closure times).

What you will be doing?

• Root cause analysis, countermeasure development and confirmation and creation of engineering quality documentation to resolve and prevent quality issues.
• Quality confirmations by validating against drawing and other quality control documentation, go and see at our manufacturing facility / installation location or supplier reviewing product performance specifications and performing fit up validation on vehicles or check fixture.
• Identify and implement process improvements and integrate Rivian’s quality requirements.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field required.
• 5+ years in engineering, manufacturing, or other related fields, experience in quality preferred.
• Technical expertise in automotive manufacturing processes related to Stamping, Welding, Castings & overall BIW.
• Understanding Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T) and datum structures.
• Knowledge of IATF16949:2016.
• Working knowledge of Metrology, Inspection Methods and Equipment.
• Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) & Statistical Process Control (SPC) & Control plans (CP).
• Strong knowledge of 8D problem solving methodology including Fishbone diagrams, 5 Why’s.
• Must be able to travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or another related field.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Planning and prioritizing activities.
• Understanding of cost and financial impacts.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Illinois Based Applicants: $89,900 - $112,400 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

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

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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