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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
To manage and ensure smooth running of Final Inspection in the Rivian Automotive Assembly Plant. Responsible for the release of vehicles based on Quality Standards. MFG Quality Manager will oversee production final inspection operations across 3 shifts. The Manager is required to lead, plan, organize and coordinate the overall activities of the Final Inspection Team. The Manager will be accountable for the quantity and quality of the vehicles processed. This position requires the ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure prevention of issues and to develop corrective actions. Requires technical decision-making ability on production vehicles. In addition, the manager should be a key influencer for the creation of a positive quality culture. This position requires a deep understanding of automotive quality and problem-solving tools. This position will report to our Sr. Manager, Quality Steering within our Quality Org at our Normal, IL plant.
Responsibilities
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- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice processes. Vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance. \n
- Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on operational activities. \n
- Manage the Production Final Inspection Team (Set clear expectations for each position and process and ensure accountability) \n
- Understand Final Inspection team KPI’s and create plans to meet or exceed the targets. \n
- Adapt to changes and challenges in the manufacturing environment while maintaining a positive and motivational attitude. \n
- Develop strong relationships with upstream and downstream stakeholders \n
- Clarify the feedback and escalation processes to the team and continuously improve these processes as needed. \n
- Understand daily, weekly, and monthly top issues affecting FOK process and ensure these are fed back and escalated appropriately. \n
- Lead Quality investigations and improvements \n
- Prepare and reporting daily production status vs. plan and actions to close gaps. · Develop and refine final inspection processes and standards \n
- Lead cross functional problem-solving teams \n
- Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance. \n
- Respond to quality issues and steer, full analysis, poka-yokes (error proofing), and implementing short-term and long-term countermeasures \n
- Update quality documentation and communicate to carry forward lessons learned from quality concerns. \n
- Produce written reports and make presentations \n
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems · Develop, implement, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility \n
- Help set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports \n
Potential business travel to support product /process/system development at company locations
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Qualifications
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- Engineering, Quality, Business, or Technical Bachelor-Degree Preferred, \n
- \n 5+ year’s experience as a manager in manufacturing environment required, Automotive preferred, quality experience preferred. \n
- Leadership experience required \n
- Experience dealing with customers and suppliers \n
- Creative problem-solving skills \n
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills \n
- Process standardization experience \n
- Demonstrated project management skills. \n
- High proficiency in computer technology and systems operations. \n
- Strong communication and negotiation skills. \n
- Understanding of automobile systems and automobile quality required. \n
- Manufacturing/Assembly process experience. \n
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. \n
- Good electronic communication software skills (MS Office, Minitab, email, etc.). \n
Equal Opportunity
\nRivian 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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