Staff Tooling Engineer

Rivian; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Equity awards

Paid vacation / sick leave

Job summary

Rivian seeks a Staff Tooling Engineer for our Stamping Operation in Normal, IL. You will support Engineering, Tool and Die and Operations to ensure die tooling meets quality and productivity targets.

The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and involves close collaboration with production, T&D, and external shops to finalize die design changes. Requirements include a engineering degree and 3–5+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing, plus strong Excel/Kaizen skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field is required.
• 3-5+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Automotive industry experience is a plus, especially batteries.
• Ability to set tasks, own processes and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and Kaizen/continuous improvement background.

Responsibilities

• Assist Tooling Design Engineers in die design reviews to meet plant requirements.
• Prepare buyoff packages for homeline runoff in plant.
• Modify tooling to meet quality, FLD (Argus), and productivity targets.
• Support homeline runoff activity from first die set through PPAP with teams.
• Coordinate with body/closures teams to ensure downstream quality needs.
• Update die designs to reflect engineering changes in SMIRT/Catia.
• Communicate modification requirements to outside sources clearly.
• Manage SMIRT software for die design storage and BOM management.
• Collaborate with Tool & Die to ensure in-house modifications.
• Work with Production Control, Quality and stamping teams to hit Rivian targets.
• Assist with tool changes to maintain productivity and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Ownership

Excel/Office

Kaizen

Communication

Problem solving

Team orientation

Deadline management

Decision making

Automotive experience

Engineering degree

Supervisory experience (3-5+)

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SMIRT

Catia

Die design tooling

Job description

About Us

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

As a Staff Tooling Engineer in our Stamping Operation, you will be supporting our Engineering, Tool and Die and Operations teams. This role is necessary to ensure our in house stamping presses have proper tooling to manufacture components that are making our adventure vehicles. This role is located in Normal, IL and will report to the department Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist Tooling Design Engineers in die design reviews ensuring plant requirements are met and represented in tooling designs

• Assist Tooling Design Engineers in preparing buyoff packages to ensure successful homeline runoff in plant

• Work with tooling engineers and die maker support to make changes to tooling to meet quality, FLD (Argus), and productivity related targets

• Assist with homeline runoff activity from first die set through PPAP working closely with production, T&D, tool source shops, and Tooling Engineers.

• Work closely with body and closures manufacturing teams to ensure downstream quality needs are met.

• Modify die designs to support engineering change activity.

• Work closely with Production Control, Quality, Stamping Production, and downstream customers to ensure all Rivian Quality and productivity targets are met.

• Perform modifications to die designs in SMIRT and Catia to ensure that all changes are accurately reflected in die designs.

• Work closely with Tool & Die department to ensure modifications are performed inhouse.

• Clearly communicate change requirements for modifications performed at outside sources.

• Manage SMIRT software for die design storage and BOM management.

• Work with blue light scanner to confirm actual die condition Vs. CAD die condition.

Qualifications

• Ability to set tasks and responsibilities
• Understands personal ownership of processes and expectations
• Leadership skills - Experience developing teams and helping individuals grow
• Working knowledge in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook programs
• Kaizen / continuous improvement process experience
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong team orientation
• Ability to meet deadlines and stay within budget
• Quick decision-making abilities
• Automotive experience preferred (plus for past battery experience)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred or related relevant technical experience
• 3-5+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing environment or combo of education/experience
• Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day.
• Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $125,800-157,200 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. 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 October 21st, 2026.

Company Statements

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.

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