Senior Process Engineer - General Assembly (R1)

Company: Rivian Automotive
Location: Normal
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Rivian is looking for Senior Process Engineers to improve the production output in Normal, IL. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will have the opportunity to plan utilization of work stations, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of daily production in the fastest growing industry in the country and make a true impact on growing the Electric Vehicle Industry.
This is what you'll do:

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• Coordinates engineering changes, assist manufacturing in continuous process improvement and troubleshooting problems with production processes and new program launches.
  
• Coordinates and tracks the launch of new programs in the assigned areas.
  
• Develop work instructions, standardized work, process flow, and process documentation to ensure manufacturing process is being followed
  
• Work with design engineering team to develop and establish a design that lends itself to high production while ensuring built in high quality during the manufacturing process
  
• Participate in product and packaging reviews to evaluate process impact and provide feedback on build sequence, process time analysis, and investment requirements
  
• Perform time analysis using a standard motion time system (MODAPTS), estimate production times, staffing requirements, and costs
  
• Investigate assembly issues and implement solution by reviewing product design, process sequence plan, and builds affecting production and work during stages of New Product Launch - Null Series (Virtual Builds), Production Trials, and SOP using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach
  
• Co-ordinate with team to determine and introduce optimum plant layout, equipment, tooling, and racking in General Assembly (R1 Series) to achieve maximum efficiency
  
  This is what you'll need:
  
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  • Must have good communication skills - both verbal and written.
    
  • Experience using CATIA/ENOVIA.
    
  • Experience and/or Knowledge in DOE, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, Torque Tooling, Error Proofing, and PFMEA.
    
  • Experience and/or certification in Six Sigma DMAIC (optional), Lean Assembly Principles, Time Studies using MTM or MODAPTS.
    
  • Working knowledge in Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs.
    
  • Creative problem-solving skills.
    
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
    
  • Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude.
    
  • B.S. degree in engineering discipline preferred.
    
  • Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma etc experience is a plus.
    
  • 3 - 4 years engineering experience in a high volume manufacturing operation, preferably automotive.
    
    Physical Requirements:
    
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    • Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day.
      
    • Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
      
    • Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds.
      
    • Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather.
      
      This is where you'll work:
      Department: Manufacturing General Assembly (R1 Series)
      Location: Normal, IL

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