Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Drive Unit

Sr. Manufacturing EngineerRivian 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 Summary: As the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer you will be supporting the drive unit electronics and power conversion manufacturing team in the development and implementation of our next-generation power electronics manufacturing processes and assembly lines. You will drive the entire equipment lifecycle from initial design and in-house fabrication to validation and production ramp-up. Your role involves developing new manufacturing processes (including but not limited to dispense, gluing, vision, laser weld, staking, etc.), DFX, participating in design workshops, creating detailed work instructions, PFMEA, managing installations, FAT/SAT, and ramp up of manufacturing equipment ensuring exceptional quality and efficiency. This role is located at our East Atlanta, GA facility and reports directly to a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering.Responsibilities:Equipment Development and ImplementationDesign and develop automated production lines for product flow, ergonomics and efficiency, scalability, standardization, and continuous quality monitoringManage the entire equipment lifecycle, including the design, procurement, construction, and deploymentLead in-house development of workstations, manufacturing equipment and fixturesOversee the installation, acceptance testing and ramp up of manufacturing equipment/linesDrive closure to open issues identified during FAT/SAT activities prior to equipment hand off to productionLead the characterization and validation of new equipment and fixtures for introduction to the production floorProcess Development and ImplementationParticipate in early prototype equipment builds to characterize and develop both equipment and processesProvide Design for Manufacturing feed-back to Product Design Engineering teamDevelopment of new manufacturing processes, process sequences, and process recipesIdentify and Drive corrective actions for performance and process quality issuesCreation of detailed Manufacturing Instructions to support new processes, equipment and operationsPerform process analysis including PFMEA, control plans and capacity modelingSupport implementation of product traceability and shop floor trackingQualifications:BS/MS in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics (or equivalent)Minimum of 4 years experience in an automated manufacturing environment (including internships)Hands-on experience in building/troubleshooting automation systems and acquiring experimental dataStrong problem solving skills and aptitude for learning systems quicklyCommunicate effectively with direct team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization.Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skillsProficient in complex electro-mechanical system designUnderstand GD&T principlesProficient in process characterization and validation using statistical toolsExperience creating process documentationExperience with 2D & 3D software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Catia)Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as requiredPay Disclosure:The salary range for this role is $98,500-$123,000 for Georgia based applicants and $107,800-$134,800 for California 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.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.