Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Paint Automation

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. 

As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you will help implement new paint infrastructure, new process development, equipment implementation at our GA facility as well as support our Normal, IL factory expansion.  You will have a key focus on robotic paint and sealer application systems. The opening will be located in Stanton Springs North/Normal, IL/Plymouth, GA with an expectation of frequent travel to Rivian factories and suppliers.

• Take ownership over a portion of Rivian’s Paint production process, working with internal Production, Quality, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Controls teams and external integrators to grow our manufacturing capabilities.
• Your key area of responsibility will be automated paint processes; paint and sealer application, automated cleaning, automated plug application, automated brush/skive, etc.
• Design and implement processes & equipment to grow production capacity in line with corporate goals. 

• Partner with production engineers and leaders to ensure a successful ramp and long-term production. 
• Provide product feedback to design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability without compromising product function or performance. 
• Ensure achievement of safety, quality, cost, timing & throughput targets on all projects. 
• Provide regular, metric-based project updates to the management team. 
• Challenge assumptions that are not backed up by a thorough engineering evaluation. 

• Be part of a world-class engineering team, with a focus on high quality work and rapid project deployment. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field. 
• 7+ years of experience in an engineering role. 

• Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing skills and concepts (cycle time analysis, quality control, equipment efficiency, equipment selection, return on investment, etc.). 
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and see the solution implemented to a high level of accuracy & quality. 
• Ability to work independently to execute a project plan based on general direction. 
• Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders. 
• Experience working in both 2D & 3D CAD environments. 

• Significant experience with robotic automation, preferably in paint specific manufacturing techniques and materials.

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Illinois Based Applicants: $125,000-$157,000 (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 premium.

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.

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