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    Staff Manufacturing Engineer- ME Joining

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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

    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. 


    Responsibilities

    Responsibilities:

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    • Support the design and implement body manufacturing processes & equipment to grow production capacity in line with corporate goals.
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    • \nLead the joining systems’ implementation and be responsible for joining processes improvements throughout entire project’s lifecycle, including
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      • leading complex systematic joining issues and setting framework for the joining process and quality control.
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      • partnering with production engineers and leaders to ensure a successful ramp and long-term production.
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      • perform continues joining process optimization in current and future model production environment.
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      • Implementing weld control plans and requirements.
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      • supporting production in all quality and process related weld topics and issues.
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      • assisting and develop PM procedures, weld training program and champion the training practices
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    • Lead the joining process design and improvements along working with design team and key cross functional stakeholders for current and future project(s). Provide product feedback to design engineering teams to ensure joinability & manufacturability without compromising product function or performance.
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    • Develop new joining methods in conjunction with product engineers, materials engineers and equipment vendors.
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    • Be responsible for and ensure safety, quality, cost, timing & throughput targets are being achieved on all projects. Actively look for ways to add value beyond specifically assigned scope of work.
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    • Be part of a world-class engineering team, with a focus on high quality work and rapid project deployment.
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    • Challenge assumptions that are not backed up by a thorough engineering evaluation.
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    • Support other Manufacturing Engineering groups to ensure that decisions and solutions are optimized for Rivian (not silo mindset)
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    • Mentor and provide guidance to Manufacturing Engineering team members
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    • Staff level engineers demonstrate leadership, discipline, self-reliance and developing a clear action plan while executing against it to solve critical production scaling and ramp challenges.
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    • Excellent problem solver leveraging first-principles to challenge status quo. Demonstrate ability to solve complex technical problems with general guidance and see the solution implemented to a high level of accuracy & quality.
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    • Preferred Master or PhD degree in Material Science, Welding Engineering, or similar technical field.  
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    • 9+ years of experience in engineering role or 6 years of experience with higher education degree.
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    • Deep understanding of joinability of steel, aluminum (stamping, extrusion and casting) and/or copper.
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    • Extensive experience with two or more following welding and joining processes and corresponding equipment: self-pierce riveting, auto bolting, flow drill screw, clinching, spot welding, GMAW welding, projection welding, laser welding/brazing, friction stir welding, and hybrid join/bonding.
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    • In-depth experience on joining process and joint design on specifical attributes and performance on body structure.
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    • Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing skills and concepts (cycle time analysis, quality control, equipment efficiency, equipment selection, return on investment, etc.).
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    • Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders.
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    • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
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    • Ability to manage capital projects with aggressive timelines.
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    • Experienced in working within 2D & 3D CAD environments.
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    Equal Opportunity

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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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Demonstrate ability to solve complex technical problems with general guidance and see the solution implemented to a high level of accuracy & quality.</span></li><li style=\\"margin-bottom: 3.0pt;\\"><span style=\\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\\">Preferred Master or PhD degree in Material Science, Welding Engineering, or similar technical field. &nbsp;</span></li><li style=\\"margin-bottom: 3.0pt;\\"><span style=\\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\\">9+ years of experience in engineering role or 6 years of experience with higher education degree.</span></li><li style=\\"margin-bottom: 3.0pt;\\"><span style=\\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\\">Deep understanding of joinability of steel, aluminum (stamping, extrusion and casting) and/or copper. </span></li><li style=\\"margin-bottom: 3.0pt;\\"><span style=\\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\\">Extensive experience with two or more following welding and joining processes and corresponding equipment: self-pierce riveting, auto bolting, flow drill screw, clinching, spot welding, GMAW welding, projection welding, laser welding/brazing, friction stir welding, and hybrid join/bonding. </span></li><li style=\\"margin-bottom: 3.0pt;\\"><span style=\\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\\">In-depth experience on joining process and joint design on specifical attributes and performance on body structure. </span></li><li style=\\"margin-bottom: 3.0pt;\\"><span style=\\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\\">Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing skills and concepts (cycle time analysis, quality control, equipment efficiency, equipment selection, return on investment, etc.).</span></li><li style=\\"margin-bottom: 3.0pt;\\"><span style=\\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\\">Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders.</span></li><li style=\\"margin-bottom: 3.0pt;\\"><span style=\\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\\">Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.</span></li><li style=\\"margin-bottom: 3.0pt;\\"><span style=\\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\\">Ability to manage capital projects with aggressive timelines.</span></li><li style=\\"margin-bottom: 3.0pt;\\"><span style=\\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\\">Experienced in working within 2D & 3D CAD environments.</span></li></ul> <br><strong class=\\"jdheading\\"></strong><br><br><h4><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></h4><p style=\\"margin: 0px;\\">Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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    Staff Manufacturing Engineer- ME Joining

    Rivian

    Rivian

    Illinois, USA
    Posted on Friday, July 28, 2023

    Staff Manufacturing Engineer- ME Joining

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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

    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. 


    Responsibilities

    Responsibilities:

    • Support the design and implement body manufacturing processes & equipment to grow production capacity in line with corporate goals.
    • Lead the joining systems’ implementation and be responsible for joining processes improvements throughout entire project’s lifecycle, including
      • leading complex systematic joining issues and setting framework for the joining process and quality control.
      • partnering with production engineers and leaders to ensure a successful ramp and long-term production.
      • perform continues joining process optimization in current and future model production environment.
      • Implementing weld control plans and requirements.
      • supporting production in all quality and process related weld topics and issues.
      • assisting and develop PM procedures, weld training program and champion the training practices
    • Lead the joining process design and improvements along working with design team and key cross functional stakeholders for current and future project(s). Provide product feedback to design engineering teams to ensure joinability & manufacturability without compromising product function or performance.
    • Develop new joining methods in conjunction with product engineers, materials engineers and equipment vendors.
    • Be responsible for and ensure safety, quality, cost, timing & throughput targets are being achieved on all projects. Actively look for ways to add value beyond specifically assigned scope of work.
    • Be part of a world-class engineering team, with a focus on high quality work and rapid project deployment.
    • Challenge assumptions that are not backed up by a thorough engineering evaluation.
    • Support other Manufacturing Engineering groups to ensure that decisions and solutions are optimized for Rivian (not silo mindset)
    • Mentor and provide guidance to Manufacturing Engineering team members
    • Staff level engineers demonstrate leadership, discipline, self-reliance and developing a clear action plan while executing against it to solve critical production scaling and ramp challenges.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications:

    • Excellent problem solver leveraging first-principles to challenge status quo. Demonstrate ability to solve complex technical problems with general guidance and see the solution implemented to a high level of accuracy & quality.
    • Preferred Master or PhD degree in Material Science, Welding Engineering, or similar technical field.  
    • 9+ years of experience in engineering role or 6 years of experience with higher education degree.
    • Deep understanding of joinability of steel, aluminum (stamping, extrusion and casting) and/or copper.
    • Extensive experience with two or more following welding and joining processes and corresponding equipment: self-pierce riveting, auto bolting, flow drill screw, clinching, spot welding, GMAW welding, projection welding, laser welding/brazing, friction stir welding, and hybrid join/bonding.
    • In-depth experience on joining process and joint design on specifical attributes and performance on body structure.
    • Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing skills and concepts (cycle time analysis, quality control, equipment efficiency, equipment selection, return on investment, etc.).
    • Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders.
    • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to manage capital projects with aggressive timelines.
    • Experienced in working within 2D & 3D CAD environments.



    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.

    Candidate Data Privacy

    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. 

     

    Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

     

    Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

     

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