Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Drive Unit (Stator)

- Mid Level

Normal, IL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

In this position, you will be a part of team leading the new highly automated manufacturing lines for Rivian's future new motor programs. You will collaborate with cross functional teams and will manage suppliers to ensure the successful of start to end of launch of new manufacturing equipment. The opening will be located at our Normal, IL or Irvine, CA facility and reports directly to a Sr. Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and would require regular travel.

Responsibilities

• Design, procurement, construction and deployment of manufacturing automation equipment for low, medium, and high volume production
• Collaborate with product design, process engineering, maintenance, operations, teams to ensure manufacturability, ease of assembly, and long-term reliability of automated systems.
• Use CAD tools to model workstations, fixtures, and equipment
• Management of suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of manufacturing equipment
• Evaluate product designs for ease of manufacturing, identifying potential challenges related to assembly, tooling, material selection, and process integration.
• Creation of detailed Manufacturing Instructions to support new processes and equipment
• Perform process analysis including PFMEA and capacity modeling

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics (or equivalent)
• 5+ years experience in an automated manufacturing environment (including internships)
• Strong problem solving skills and verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
• Understand GD&T & GR&R principles
• Proficient in process characterization and validation using statistical tools and Data analytics software
• Experience preferred in owning an automated production line from start (DFM with design team) to end
• Experience with OEE improvements improving availability, yield and cycle time.
• Experience with Allen Bradley or Beckhoff Controls/PLC programming and MES and Ignition HMI interface is desirable

Benefits

• 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.