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 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 Impressive designs achieve balance between functionality, manufacturability and serviceability. You are the driving force behind optimizing Design for Manufacturing and Assembly of Rivian’s future products, ensuring we can manufacture efficiently, safely, and sustainably. You will work closely with product design, virtual engineering, equipment and integration teams to dissect every part, and leave your fingerprints across both design and manufacturing. This opening will be located at our Irvine, CA facility and reports directly to a DFMA Sr Manager. Responsibilities Lead a DFMA team responsible for numerous vehicle systems/domains across all Rivian's product platforms Mentor manufacturing engineers through technical leadership, translate vision into action, inspiring from ideation to execution Develop strategies to achieve challenging program timelines, from resource and schedule management to risk mitigation plans Create and implement effective processes, standards and workflows to improve team efficiency Support your team but drive accountability through major milestones such as virtual builds and design validation builds Embark on a journey to discover new technologies and tools to arm your team and challenge the status quo Listen patiently, act quickly, provide context, and be a team champion Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field. 7+ years of experience in an engineering role related to DFMA, product optimization, or manufacturing optimization. Leadership experience preferred. Skilled in manufacturing and industrial engineering principles (OEE, cycle time analysis, DVA, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, ergonomics, DOE, quality control, equipment selection, return on investment, error proofing, supply chain & logistics) Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using first principles, challenge assumptions and biased towards action Proven technical leader that can lead and influence cross-functional teams Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to concisely summarize and escalate complex topics Experienced working within 2D & 3D CAD environments and various engineering tools Pay Disclosure Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $149,000-$187,000 (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 premiums. 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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