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. 

As a Senior Manager-New Model Study, you will oversee a team of specialists that develop new model proposals for future manufacturing programs. You and your team will develop plans that include plant layouts, timing charts, should costs, launch curves, manufacturing feasibility, new technologies, budgets, manpower and business cases for next generation new model programs. These proposals will be presented to Company Leadership for approval of future programs. You and your team will also interface and coordinate with product engineering as well as other manufacturing centers and assembly plants. The person in this position will be expected to effectively communicate with and routinely interact with Senior Company Leadership across various organizations. In addition, you and your team will generate RFQ packages for any approved projects and hand them off to execution and launch teams.

• Utilize direct and matrixed subject matter experts in all factory related matters to develop innovative and efficient facilities and manufacturing processes
• Engage and support other functional groups to create and review building and line layouts.
• Provide in-depth analysis of total spend data to identify opportunities for small and large strategic initiatives
• Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to senior leadership
• Program manage the rollout of selected technologies and systems to internal and external stakeholders
• Engage with and support manufacturing leadership in identification of technologies and suppliers for procurement and fabrication for all Rivian manufacturing facilities, present and future
• Support RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process for all relevant capital equipment across all Rivian facilities (as applicable)
• Drive success through empowering your team, leading by example and removing roadblocks
• Communicate clearly to internal and external stakeholders, remaining composed under pressure while adapting to a dynamic work environment
• Support business planning initiatives and milestone attainment
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, acting as the lead to research and solve all cross functional issues

• Bachelors Degree or 10+ years of relevant work experience
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience required, with knowledge of manufacturing processes, plant operations, budgets, product design, tool design, man assignments, feasibility, and program timing.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Excel. (Or their Google equivalents)
• Self-motivated and able to successfully achieve results under time pressure. 
• Ability to work with all levels while establishing and maintaining lines of communication. 
• Strong teamwork skills required as well as the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Demonstrated success in performing spend analysis while supporting the entire RFI/RFQ/RFP process
• Experience in leading and managing large projects that support cross-functional internal organizations
• Experience in building high performing strategic teams and developing talent into leadership positions
• Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and drive improvements that improve operational efficiency
• Knowledge of and direct experience with multiple industrial disciplines (Stamping, Body, Paint, etc)
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Program management skills in order to track and report on project open issues and status
• Ability to envision factory layout and its implications for material flow
• In depth knowledge of automotive design and vehicle systems
• First Principles thinking and problem-solving skill sets
• High level of integrity

Salary range rate for Illinois/Michigan/Georgia based applicants: $161,000-$201,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary range rate for SoCal based applicants: $176,000 - $220,000 (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 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

Equal Opportunity

Rivian 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  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian 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. 

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