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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 challenge what’s possible, reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. 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
The Rivian ME Conveyor Engineering Team aims to be at the forefront of innovation and technology in conveyor systems. Our mission is to support Rivian’s effort to deliver world-class electric vehicles by delivering automated manufacturing facilities with minimal development and commissioning time, that operate continuously with no unplanned downtime.
We’re looking for visionary, boundary-breaking members who will be responsible for redefining the standards for manufacturing engineering conveyor systems, unlocking the potential of innovative technologies and their integration on production lines.
As a Sr. leader of the ME Conveyor Engineering team, you will contribute to and support a team of highly skilled conveyor engineers who will create state-of-the-art conveyor systems to be deployed to General Assembly production lines with an edge in innovation, operator experience, and a willingness to take on ambitious conveyor challenges. You and your team will be responsible for the implementation of company standards and frameworks to create conveyor applications specific for equipment used in production processes. This team will provide guidance and support to our suppliers from the design phase through the start of production with thorough reviews and coordination and documentation of acceptance tests during buyoff at the suppliers’ site and after completion of commissioning. Working in synergy with suppliers and contractors, you will ensure that data propagation between components for production tracking, manufacturing systems, and diagnostics are established and validated. You will troubleshoot problems in the factory and partner with cross-functional leadership across the enterprise to solve conveyor-related challenges.
Through your contributions, your team will demonstrate excellence and quality in everything performed, with a strong desire to continuously improve. You will be responsible for your deliverables and for establishing standards and best practices for deployment, conformance, and auditing of new and existing systems, making pragmatic, data-driven decisions, and clearly articulating reasoning. In collaboration with our platform development team, you will propose and develop new strategies to push conveyor automation whenever possible and improve the development, configuration, and deployment time of new work cells. Together, you will architect and implement conveyor and material flow solutions aimed at high-performance and extensibility, ensure that we deploy safe conveyor systems with best practices and security, dissect and reimplement manufacturing device communication protocols to achieve new integrations, and redefine and innovate conveyor and material handling solutions in the manufacturing industries.
These are exciting times for the ME Conveyor Engineering Team, and we need your unique talents to help us accomplish our lofty goals and ensure that Rivian continues to Keep the World Adventurous Forever. This position will be reporting out of Normal, IL and will report directly to a Director, Manufacturing Engineering.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of conveyor and AGV engineers and specialists supporting all centers (Paint, Body, GA, DU, Battery, Pack, Plastic, etc)
Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to optimize conveyor, AGV and equipment operations, drive process improvements, and achieve organizational objectives.
Collaborate with ME and Plant cross-functional teams and Facilities Engineering to ensure seamless coordination and execution of projects.
Conveyor and AGV Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Factory Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Own and maintain a common set of ME Conveyor and AGV equipment and process specifications
Develop project proposals, plans and scope-of-work helping determine resource requirements, project timelines, and budget allocations.
Interface and influence internal and external stakeholders through a co-design approach to address technical inquiries, resolve issues and ensure customer (plant) satisfaction.
Drive implementation of best practices through process optimization, new technologies, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements related to safety, quality and environmental standards.
Support the application of digital design tools to achieve the right level of detail in design outputs, minimizing rework, and enabling full equipment simulation.
Apply cost engineering principles and techniques to analyze, control, and optimize project and operational costs.
Maintain a strong understanding of the latest technologies and digitization trends relevant to conveyor and AGV advanced manufacturing, and proactively apply this knowledge to improve processes and solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business with equivalent industrial experience
Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in automation engineering and tooling and equipment implementation and optimization.
Strong Technical knowledge in conveyance, AGVs and automation.
Proven knowledge of co-design with automation equipment suppliers.
Demonstrated ability in effectively conveying complex information to diverse audiences.
Strong financial acumen with a proven track record of managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, resource planning and ensuring projects meet financial targets.
Preferred Skills
MBA
Master Electrician
Experience in Bodyshop, GA, Paint, battery conveyor equipment
Certification in project management (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, or relevant certifications in tooling or advanced manufacturing technologies.
Proven experience in operational excellence, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
Well versed in current and emerging technologies and digitization trends relevant to industrial manufacturing.
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for Illinois Based Applicants:
$161,000-$201,200
(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 and Candidate Data Privacy
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 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. 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 tracking interactions with our recruiting system; carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process; establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; complying with legal obligations; recordkeeping; ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and as otherwise required by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with internal personnel, Rivian affiliates, and Rivian’s service providers. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Manufacturing and Engineering | Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Sr. Manager, ME Conveyor Engineering
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Rivian
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 challenge what’s possible, reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. 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
The Rivian ME Conveyor Engineering Team aims to be at the forefront of innovation and technology in conveyor systems. Our mission is to support Rivian’s effort to deliver world-class electric vehicles by delivering automated manufacturing facilities with minimal development and commissioning time, that operate continuously with no unplanned downtime.
We’re looking for visionary, boundary-breaking members who will be responsible for redefining the standards for manufacturing engineering conveyor systems, unlocking the potential of innovative technologies and their integration on production lines.
As a Sr. leader of the ME Conveyor Engineering team, you will contribute to and support a team of highly skilled conveyor engineers who will create state-of-the-art conveyor systems to be deployed to General Assembly production lines with an edge in innovation, operator experience, and a willingness to take on ambitious conveyor challenges. You and your team will be responsible for the implementation of company standards and frameworks to create conveyor applications specific for equipment used in production processes. This team will provide guidance and support to our suppliers from the design phase through the start of production with thorough reviews and coordination and documentation of acceptance tests during buyoff at the suppliers’ site and after completion of commissioning. Working in synergy with suppliers and contractors, you will ensure that data propagation between components for production tracking, manufacturing systems, and diagnostics are established and validated. You will troubleshoot problems in the factory and partner with cross-functional leadership across the enterprise to solve conveyor-related challenges.
Through your contributions, your team will demonstrate excellence and quality in everything performed, with a strong desire to continuously improve. You will be responsible for your deliverables and for establishing standards and best practices for deployment, conformance, and auditing of new and existing systems, making pragmatic, data-driven decisions, and clearly articulating reasoning. In collaboration with our platform development team, you will propose and develop new strategies to push conveyor automation whenever possible and improve the development, configuration, and deployment time of new work cells. Together, you will architect and implement conveyor and material flow solutions aimed at high-performance and extensibility, ensure that we deploy safe conveyor systems with best practices and security, dissect and reimplement manufacturing device communication protocols to achieve new integrations, and redefine and innovate conveyor and material handling solutions in the manufacturing industries.
These are exciting times for the ME Conveyor Engineering Team, and we need your unique talents to help us accomplish our lofty goals and ensure that Rivian continues to Keep the World Adventurous Forever. This position will be reporting out of Normal, IL and will report directly to a Director, Manufacturing Engineering.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of conveyor and AGV engineers and specialists supporting all centers (Paint, Body, GA, DU, Battery, Pack, Plastic, etc)
Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to optimize conveyor, AGV and equipment operations, drive process improvements, and achieve organizational objectives.
Collaborate with ME and Plant cross-functional teams and Facilities Engineering to ensure seamless coordination and execution of projects.
Conveyor and AGV Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Factory Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Own and maintain a common set of ME Conveyor and AGV equipment and process specifications
Develop project proposals, plans and scope-of-work helping determine resource requirements, project timelines, and budget allocations.
Interface and influence internal and external stakeholders through a co-design approach to address technical inquiries, resolve issues and ensure customer (plant) satisfaction.
Drive implementation of best practices through process optimization, new technologies, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements related to safety, quality and environmental standards.
Support the application of digital design tools to achieve the right level of detail in design outputs, minimizing rework, and enabling full equipment simulation.
Apply cost engineering principles and techniques to analyze, control, and optimize project and operational costs.
Maintain a strong understanding of the latest technologies and digitization trends relevant to conveyor and AGV advanced manufacturing, and proactively apply this knowledge to improve processes and solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business with equivalent industrial experience
Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in automation engineering and tooling and equipment implementation and optimization.
Strong Technical knowledge in conveyance, AGVs and automation.
Proven knowledge of co-design with automation equipment suppliers.
Demonstrated ability in effectively conveying complex information to diverse audiences.
Strong financial acumen with a proven track record of managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, resource planning and ensuring projects meet financial targets.
Preferred Skills
MBA
Master Electrician
Experience in Bodyshop, GA, Paint, battery conveyor equipment
Certification in project management (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, or relevant certifications in tooling or advanced manufacturing technologies.
Proven experience in operational excellence, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
Well versed in current and emerging technologies and digitization trends relevant to industrial manufacturing.
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for Illinois Based Applicants:
$161,000-$201,200
(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 and Candidate Data Privacy
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 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. 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 tracking interactions with our recruiting system; carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process; establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; complying with legal obligations; recordkeeping; ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and as otherwise required by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with internal personnel, Rivian affiliates, and Rivian’s service providers. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Manufacturing and Engineering | Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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