MANAGER, MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING - DFMA

Company: Rivian Automotive
Location: Irvine
Posted on: October 7, 2024

Job Description:

About RivianRivian -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 SummaryImpressive -designs -achieve -balance between functionality, -manufacturability -and serviceability. -You -are the driving force behind -optimizing -Design for Manufacturing and Assembly of Rivian's future products, -ensuring -we -can -manufacture efficiently, safely, -and sustainably. -You will work closely with -product -design, -virtual engineering, -equipment -and integration teams -to -dissect -every part, and leave your fingerprints across both design and manufacturing. -This opening will be -located -at our Irvine, -CA -facility and reports -directly to a DFMA -Sr Manager. -ResponsibilitiesLead a DFMA team responsible for -numerous -vehicle systems/domains across all Rivian's product platforms -Mentor manufacturing engineers through technical leadership, translate vision into action, inspiring from ideation to execution - -Develop strategies to achieve challenging program timelines, from resource and schedule management to risk mitigation -plans -Create and implement effective processes, -standards -and workflows to improve team efficiency -Support your team but drive accountability through major milestones such as virtual builds and design validation builds -Embark on a journey to discover -new technologies -and tools to arm your team and challenge the status quo -Listen patiently, act quickly, -provide -context, and be a team champion -QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering -or similar technical field. -7+ years of experience in an engineering role related to -DFMA, -product optimization, -or -manufacturing -optimization. -Leadership experience preferred. -Skilled -in -manufacturing and -industrial engineering -principles (OEE, -cycle time analysis, -DVA, -Cp/Cpk, -GR&R, -ergonomics, -DOE, -quality control, equipment selection, return on investment, error proofing, -supply chain & -logistics) -Demonstrated ability to solve -complex -technical problems -using first principles, challenge assumptions and -biased towards action -Proven technical leader that can lead and influence cross-functional teams -Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to concisely summarize and escalate complex topics -Experienced working within 2D & 3D CAD environments -and various engineering tools -Pay DisclosureSalary Range for California Based Applicants: -$149,000-$187,000 (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 OpportunityRivian 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 -candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.Candidate Data PrivacyRivian 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. - -Please see our -Candidate Data Privacy Notice -for more information.Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.To any candidates interested in a position with Rivian, please be aware of recruiting phishing scams impersonating Rivian. As a general practice, Rivian recruiting does not---conduct interviews or communicate with candidates over Microsoft Teams. - -Please visit---Rivian's Careers page---for career opportunities at---Rivian. If you believe you may have been a victim of identity theft because of the phishing scam impersonating Rivian, please go to------where you can report and recover from identity theft. For more information about recommended computer security practices, please go to---resources on the FTC's consumer information site where you can learn how to protect yourselves online and avoid phishing attacks.Job type: FULL TIMECategories: Manufacturing Engineering

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