Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Battery

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
Rivian is looking for a highly motivated Chemical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development of adhesive systems used in existing and next generation battery manufacturing strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to take one of the adhesive processes for new our Battery platforms from initial concept through equipment development, validation builds, and into full production. This position is highly cross-functional, requires exemplary communication skills, and relies on the ability to understand and balance product design and manufacturing system objectives. This role is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to a Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Battery.
Responsibilities

• Own an adhesive process in the battery shop, from the very first concept, through DFM, equipment selection, commissioning, all the way through hand off to the sustaining team.
• Work closely with Product Design team to select the best adhesive for an application.
• Ensure DFM process results in product design that can meet aggressive production metrics.
• Lead adhesive dispense vendor selection.
• Ensure dispense system design will meet aggressive production metrics using detailed calculations, on-site and off-site trials, and leading the FAT.
• Deliver and lead commissioning of adhesive process.
• Root cause adhesive launch issues in a data driven way.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
• 7+ years of experience (hiring level commensurate with experience) working on adhesive systems, industrial processes
• Demonstrated ability to design and operate dispense equipment.
• Deep understanding of adhesives, and fluids with some exposure to manufacturing processes and controls.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a heavily cross functional role with many competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using first principles, challenge assumptions and biased towards action
• Willingness to travel, especially during peak demand

Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $137,800-$172,200 (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 premiums.
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