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Rivian · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Simulation Engineer, Material Flow

Rivian is a company dedicated to redefining the future of automotive manufacturing. They are seeking a Senior Simulation Engineer to architect material flow systems and collaborate with the Material Flow Team to design and optimize factory operations.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
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Responsibilities

Construct comprehensive, end-to-end material flow simulation models covering the complete Bill of Materials for upcoming products and factory expansions, with a focus on optimizing key variables like facility footprint, labor efficiency, and overall throughput
Engineer and deploy custom modules, objects, and tailored FlexScript, Simtalk solutions to create sophisticated simulations for intricate material flow challenges
Execute capacity planning analyses to guarantee precise resource and equipment allocation for the engineered system, including material handling staff, warehouse capacity, and MHE
Critically evaluate the assumptions underlying current manufacturing designs and base your design recommendations on a first-principles methodology
Work together with cross-functional partners in layout design, production control, infrastructure, and manufacturing design to ensure the proper material flow strategies are executed and to assess solutions for complex comparison scenarios
Develop and sustain digital twin models to effectively test and validate the designs of factory operations, warehouses, and material flow systems
Recommend improvements in dock capacity, route planning, storage capacity, lot quantity and kitting design
Co-develop standards for discrete event simulation models

Qualification

Discrete event simulationMaterial flow principlesCapacity planningFlexScriptSimtalkC++PythonData visualization toolsAnalytical skillsWork ethicsAutoCADOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsPositive attitude

Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, or Computer Science
5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering, with focus on applying discrete event simulation to enhance material flow, supply chain logistics, or process efficiency
Familiarity with creating new features and modules within discrete event simulation platforms using FlexScript, Simtalk, C++, and/or Python
Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to manage several projects at the same time in a highly variable and uncertain environment
A track record of quantitatively resolving ambiguous, systems-level problems
Effective written and verbal communication at all organizational level
A positive attitude paired with strong work ethics aligned to Rivian's mission and compass values

Preferred

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and data visualization/analysis tools like Tableau or SQL
Experience working with layout designs in AutoCAD

Benefits

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 premium

Company

Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.

H1B Sponsorship

Rivian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (38)
2024 (70)
2023 (54)
2022 (79)
2021 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$21.93B
Key Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M

Leadership Team

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Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
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Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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