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    Senior Staff Paint Process Engineer

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    Job Description

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    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. 

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    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

    In this role, you will be responsible for the complete paint application process as a subject matter expert. In depth knowledge of robotic application for paint and sealer is required, with ability to resolve complex application, structure, and color harmony problems. Own the quality and throughput with continuous improvement mindset. Lead downtime recovery, and own PFMEA, Control Plan and TPM initiatives. Train and develop the technical team.


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    • Use engineering principles and best practices for establishing, improving and adjusting and controlling processes for robust robotic paint application for world class OEE.
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    • Interface with maintenance and controls personnel to ensure that the paint shop equipment is running properly and that predictive maintenance is being done. Will lead downtime recovery and recurrence prevention plans.
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    • Provide regular updates and reports on quality and downtime issues, and develop countermeasures cross functionally.
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    • Using problem solving tools and techniques, the Engineer will promptly address problems and act to define, resolve, and verify problem resolution related to equipment downtime and quality.
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    • Develop processes and run trials / tests to create high quality paint compounds and unique coloration. Lead new program development projects from technical side.
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    • Write and train on Job Element Sheets / Standardized Work Sheets / Standard Operating Sheets to establish standardized and repeatable processes, as needed.
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    • Lead TPM initiative and Autonomous Maintenance to help improve Mean Time Between Failure of equipment through study of equipment performance and manufacturer’s technical data related to complex and varied equipment such as robots, applicators, pumping system, and air handling systems as well as cure systems.
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    • Engineer and develop new application systems and equipment and coordinate fabrication and construction to facilitate and improve Overall Equipment Efficiency.
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    • Support safe work environment. The Engineer will conduct periodic safety walks of the paint shop to assure that correct procedures are being followed.
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    • The Engineer will participate with the EH&S coordinator in generating reports for government regulation compliance.
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    • Train and develop engineers and technicians to create a strong technical team.
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    • The Engineer shall oversee the activities of suppliers, service representatives and contract personnel working in the paint shop.
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    • Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (1-3 years).
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    • 7+ years of experience with robotic electrostatic painting
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    • Engineering degree in technical area (BSME, BS Chemical Engineering, etc.) required
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    • 10 years of experience in a technical role in an automotive paint shop.
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    • Six Sigma black belt certification is a plus.
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    • Strong controls logic understanding for troubleshooting and equipment performance improvement.
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    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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    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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    Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

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    Senior Staff Paint Process Engineer

    Rivian

    Rivian

    Illinois, USA
    Posted 6+ months ago

    Senior Staff Paint Process Engineer

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    Job Description

    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

    In this role, you will be responsible for the complete paint application process as a subject matter expert. In depth knowledge of robotic application for paint and sealer is required, with ability to resolve complex application, structure, and color harmony problems. Own the quality and throughput with continuous improvement mindset. Lead downtime recovery, and own PFMEA, Control Plan and TPM initiatives. Train and develop the technical team.


    Responsibilities

    • Use engineering principles and best practices for establishing, improving and adjusting and controlling processes for robust robotic paint application for world class OEE.
    • Interface with maintenance and controls personnel to ensure that the paint shop equipment is running properly and that predictive maintenance is being done. Will lead downtime recovery and recurrence prevention plans.
    • Provide regular updates and reports on quality and downtime issues, and develop countermeasures cross functionally.
    • Using problem solving tools and techniques, the Engineer will promptly address problems and act to define, resolve, and verify problem resolution related to equipment downtime and quality.
    • Develop processes and run trials / tests to create high quality paint compounds and unique coloration. Lead new program development projects from technical side.
    • Write and train on Job Element Sheets / Standardized Work Sheets / Standard Operating Sheets to establish standardized and repeatable processes, as needed.
    • Lead TPM initiative and Autonomous Maintenance to help improve Mean Time Between Failure of equipment through study of equipment performance and manufacturer’s technical data related to complex and varied equipment such as robots, applicators, pumping system, and air handling systems as well as cure systems.
    • Engineer and develop new application systems and equipment and coordinate fabrication and construction to facilitate and improve Overall Equipment Efficiency.
    • Support safe work environment. The Engineer will conduct periodic safety walks of the paint shop to assure that correct procedures are being followed.
    • The Engineer will participate with the EH&S coordinator in generating reports for government regulation compliance.
    • Train and develop engineers and technicians to create a strong technical team.
    • The Engineer shall oversee the activities of suppliers, service representatives and contract personnel working in the paint shop.

    Qualifications

    • Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (1-3 years).
    • 7+ years of experience with robotic electrostatic painting
    • Engineering degree in technical area (BSME, BS Chemical Engineering, etc.) required
    • 10 years of experience in a technical role in an automotive paint shop.
    • Six Sigma black belt certification is a plus.
    • Strong controls logic understanding for troubleshooting and equipment performance improvement.



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