Sr. Quality Engineer, Launch Quality

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.

The Launch Quality, Sr. Engineer, will be a cross-functional role that ties together Product Development, Engineering and Operations organizations to bring new vehicles to life.

In this role, you will partner with Design, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Production Control, Manufacturing & Process Engineering team to ensure all branches of quality functions are ready during pre-production stages (Design Validation) to deliver high-quality vehicles to our customers.

• Oversee build quality of Electric Drive Unit and related Powertrain Electrification products
• Determine, track, and deliver key KPI's to achieve quality targets and goals
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and the supply base to ensure requirements flow through
• Develop and maintain prototype build quality process and data collection for SPC development
• Participate in product launch initiatives to meet timing and quality milestones
• Ensure product and process designs deliver high levels of capability using DFMEA, PFMEA and other tools
• Drive Prediction, Prevention, and Protection of quality issues and risk mitigation solutions
• Collaborate with other members of the engineering staff to support both project and internal R&D efforts

• BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years engineering and/or quality experience including:
  • Design and manufacturing of electric motors, power electronics and related electrical test processes
  • Working knowledge of electric drive units, gearbox/transmission designs and associated components like gears, seals, castings etc.
  • Knowledge of functionality and GD&T for system level and component level of drive unit
  • Knowledge of assembly processes and testing for drive unit like leak testing, electrical testing, NVH etc.
• Basic CAD knowledge, including ability to review designs within CATIA
• Strong statistical and problem-solving capability, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Preferred
• 1-2 years' experience with New Product and Process Development
• Knowledge of AIAG, APQP and related tools
• Familiarity with CMM, laser scan, CT scan and other gaging devices
• Demonstrated quality improvements through use of structured problem solving
• Experience working in a cross functional environment
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing / production environment

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.

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