Lead Supplier Development Engineer, Interior
- Employer
- Rivian
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Posted
- Sep 06, 2024
- Closes
- Sep 15, 2024
- Ref
- 2819198050
- Discipline
- Engineering
- Position Type
- Engineer, Manager / Leader
- Specialty
- Other
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Corporate, Other Corporate
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:
Utilizing Rivian processes based on industry standards from VDA and AIAG, the Lead Supplier Development Engineer - Interiors will be responsible for managing the quality performance of our Interiors supply base.
Responsibilities:
Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).
Current knowledge of the latest state of the art for automotive interior products and related components
Deep understanding of functional safety (ISO 26262)
Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.
Lead the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks.
Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards.
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues.
Promote the use of Rivian preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
5+ years of supplier quality, quality, or engineering experience
3+ years of Interiors ro related areas experience
Technical expertise in the automotive interiors manufacturing processes
Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part
Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Run at Rates
Ability and willingness to travel internationally with no restrictions on location.
Pay Disclosure:
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $125,000 - $156,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision, insurances packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Company Statements:
Equal OpportunityRivian 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 .
Candidate Data PrivacyRivian 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.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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:
Utilizing Rivian processes based on industry standards from VDA and AIAG, the Lead Supplier Development Engineer - Interiors will be responsible for managing the quality performance of our Interiors supply base.
Responsibilities:
Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).
Current knowledge of the latest state of the art for automotive interior products and related components
Deep understanding of functional safety (ISO 26262)
Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.
Lead the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks.
Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards.
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues.
Promote the use of Rivian preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
5+ years of supplier quality, quality, or engineering experience
3+ years of Interiors ro related areas experience
Technical expertise in the automotive interiors manufacturing processes
Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part
Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Run at Rates
Ability and willingness to travel internationally with no restrictions on location.
Pay Disclosure:
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $125,000 - $156,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision, insurances packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Company Statements:
Equal OpportunityRivian 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 .
Candidate Data PrivacyRivian 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.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.