Rivian · 1 day ago
Quality Engineer
Normal, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $98K/yr
2+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Quality Engineer will lead the response to customer quality issues, drive rapid containment on the production line, and conduct root-cause analyses to enhance manufacturing quality.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Quality Loops Management: Lead the end-to-end customer complaint process specifically for EV manufacturing issues (e.g., interiors, exteriors, LVE, chassis, HV). Identify and solve quality issues within our factory quality gates, ensuring defects are contained effectively and fixed with robust corrective actions
Rapid Response & Containment: React quickly to quality escalations, initiating and driving immediate containment actions on the shop floor to protect the customer
Problem Solving: Lead structured investigations (5D/8D, Kaizen methodology) ensure the timely implementation and closure of all corrective actions
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, including Production, Engineering, and Supplier Quality, to quickly resolve urgent manufacturing and field quality issues
Failure Analysis: Support investigating complex component failures using established problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis)
Process Audit: Conduct production line audits to verify the effectiveness of containment actions and prevent defect recurrence
Production Support: Provide real-time data analysis and quality feedback to support fast-paced EV production goals
Documentation: Update essential quality documents (quality alerts, work instructions, process documents) based on lessons learned from field and manufacturing issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or a related field)
2+ years of dedicated quality engineering experience, preferably within automotive manufacturing
Production Operations Knowledge - Understanding of day-to-day production line operations, escalations, reports
Proven experience coordinating in-plant containment actions in production environments
Working knowledge of core quality tools and standards, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and 8D methodology
Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure
Must be able to travel at least 20%, travel may increase in time
This position is subject to cover 1st / 2nd / 3rd shift if needed
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Team player - ability to work in a fast-paced, highly ambiguous, multi-cultural environment with cross-functional teams
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 premiums.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey 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
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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