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Quality Technician - Team Member Launch

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.

Responsibilities:

Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures.
Collect all materials and equipment needed to begin the Quality Inspection Process
Develop, maintain, and improve the quality culture within the responsible area.
Inspects, test or measure components, products and materials being received on a daily basis.
Maintain a strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures thereby clearly identifying irregularities that may cause damage or inefficiency to the process by Identifying and containing suspect defective material found within the facilities and on the assembly line.
Keep records of production quantities and time.
Maintain equipment in good condition.
Ability to develop and implement product inspection plans.
Execute product and process validation/inspection plans.
Improve product/process quality by defining/implementing recommendations for change.
Assist in performing and teaching all processes and assignments within the department, with the ability to fill in as needed.
Maintain open communication with counterparts to report back any Quality Concerns.
Maintain a high-quality relationship with the manufacturing team they are supporting.
Initiate and participate in quality-related continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School degree or GED preferred.
+2 years’ experience in Manufacturing Production, assembly or quality processes and/or automotive repair and/or mechanical experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work safely.
Experience with identifying Non-Conforming Material and containment of said material.
Understanding of quality and inspection methods
Kaizen / continuous improvement process experience
Good analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, 4M or similar method problem-solving experience)
Great sense of prioritizing and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Team player - Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly ambiguous, multi-cultural environment with cross-functional teams.
Production Operations Knowledge - Has a firm understanding of how complex production lines operate including production control, material handling, supply chain, quality, and production team.
Understanding of how the manufacturing validation process runs in relation to complex new products that stretch across various engineer teams and manufacturing centers/factories (methodology, validation plans, associated KPIs).

Pay Disclosure:

Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $27.75 (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.

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.

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 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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Rivian is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology and outdoor recreation company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Irvine, California.

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