Quality Engineering Manager @ Rivian

Quality Engineering Manager

Battery Pack

Posted on 4/5/2023

INACTIVE

10,001+ employees

Website

Electric vehicles manufacturer

Automotive & Transportation

Company Overview

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. The company believes there is a more responsible way to explore the world and is determined to make the transition to sustainable transportation an exciting one. Rivian designed their emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles to challenge what's possible.

Locations

Normal, IL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Data Analysis

Product Design

SQL

Tableau

Communications

CategoriesNew

QA & Testing

Requirements

Technical team supervisory skills and manpower reports (metrics/KPIs)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans
Demonstrated project management skills
APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) experience. Planning, Product Design & Development, Process Design and Development, Product and Process Validation, & Feedback and Continuous Improvement
8D or similar method problem solving experience. Identifying correcting, and eliminating recurring engineering problems
Manufacturing/assembly process experience
Metrology equipment knowledge or GD&T knowledge a plus. Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing - Understanding basic dimensions defined as a numerical value to communicate manufacturing constraints. (Possible Metrology Equipment used but not limited to - CMM for part inspections, Laser scanners for system calibration, measurement equipment for weld cross sections)
Statistical process control / control charts
Good electronic communication software skills (MS Office, Minitab, email, etc.)
6 Sigma greenbelt or blackbelt desired
Engineering, Quality, Technical Bachelor-Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3-5+ year's Leadership experience in manufacturing environment
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

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of Quality Leaders, Engineers, & Production Associates with a high level of problem solving engineering methodologies. (DMAIC, PDCA, 5 Why Analysis, Ishakawa Diagram, etc.)
Ensure Advanced quality planning execution to develop solid internal process capability
Responsible for product and process validation and inspection plans
Develop and deliver focused quality training on various topics
Responsible for quality control team performance including recommendation of hiring, performance, discipline, wage and salary reviews
Maintains a high-quality relationship with the production managers and group leaders
Support for 8D/RCCA & Rivian 5 resolution for all internal and supplier quality issues
Accountable for execution of quality related continuous improvement projects
Responsible to manage quality control capital expenses and budgeting
Ensures adherence to quality standards, standard work, safety, and overall performance of the quality validation team. (Data analysis - SQL, Tableau, Minitab, JMP)
Act as key organizer of all Manufacture Quality Reviews in the drive unit area
Monitor, present, and develop action plans for internal plant quality performance metrics (First Pass Yield, Total Yield, Scrap Rates, Defect Rates to name a few)
Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision
Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties and delegated tasks
Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching
Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises
Execute direct report performance reviews and decide reward / promotion based on results
Review and approve direct report travel and other expenses
Establish robust defect monitoring and SPC (Statistical Process Control) to drive DPU (Defects per Unit) down
Help analyze sources of scrap and drive action to reduce with cross functional teams
Evaluate control plan and develop robust execution plan to maintain it

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

The Quality Engineering Manager - Battery Pack will oversee and manage resolution for all internal and supplier quality issues centered around our Battery Unit. The Manager position is to lead, plan, organize and coordinate the overall daily activities of the Quality Team within Pack, in order to control the quality of the manufacturing processes, as well as, identify and contain defective material within all respective areas of the sub-assembly area. This position will over see Group Leaders & Engineers underneath them. Quality Engineers will develop inspection methods, analyze our product, using Advanced Product Quality Planning methodologies. Group Leaders oversee our production associates on the assembly line. This role will help drive our team that takes us into the next generation of the Rivian truck! This position requires the ability to work with cross-functional teams to develop procedures, and standards. In addition, to be a key influencer for the creation of a positive quality culture. This position requires deep understanding of the automotive quality and problem-solving tools in order to build and develop a highly effective team. The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Sr. Manager of Quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct supervision of Quality Leaders, Engineers, & Production Associates with a high level of problem solving engineering methodologies. (DMAIC, PDCA, 5 Why Analysis, Ishakawa Diagram, etc.)
Ensure Advanced quality planning execution to develop solid internal process capability.
Responsible for product and process validation and inspection plans.
Develop and deliver focused quality training on various topics.
Responsible for quality control team performance including recommendation of hiring, performance, discipline, wage and salary reviews
Maintains a high-quality relationship with the production managers and group leaders.
Support for 8D/RCCA & Rivian 5 resolution for all internal and supplier quality issues.
Accountable for execution of quality related continuous improvement projects.
Responsible to manage quality control capital expenses and budgeting.
Ensures adherence to quality standards, standard work, safety, and overall performance of the quality validation team. (Data analysis – SQL, Tableau, Minitab, JMP)
Act as key organizer of all Manufacture Quality Reviews in the drive unit area.
Monitor, present, and develop action plans for internal plant quality performance metrics (First Pass Yield, Total Yield, Scrap Rates, Defect Rates to name a few)
Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision.
Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties and delegated tasks.
Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises.
Execute direct report performance reviews and decide reward / promotion based on results.
Review and approve direct report travel and other expenses.
Establish robust defect monitoring and SPC (Statistical Process Control) to drive DPU (Defects per Unit) down
Help analyze sources of scrap and drive action to reduce with cross functional teams
Evaluate control plan and develop robust execution plan to maintain it

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical team supervisory skills and manpower reports (metrics/KPIs).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
Demonstrated project management skills.
APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) experience. Planning, Product Design & Development, Process Design and Development, Product and Process Validation, & Feedback and Continuous Improvement.
8D or similar method problem solving experience. Identifying correcting, and eliminating recurring engineering problems.
Manufacturing/assembly process experience.
Metrology equipment knowledge or GD&T knowledge a plus. Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing – Understanding basic dimensions defined as a numerical value to communicate manufacturing constraints. (Possible Metrology Equipment used but not limited to – CMM for part inspections, Laser scanners for system calibration, measurement equipment for weld cross sections)
Statistical process control / control charts.
Good electronic communication software skills (MS Office, Minitab, email, etc.).
6 Sigma greenbelt or blackbelt desired.
Engineering, Quality, Technical Bachelor-Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3-5+ year’s Leadership experience in manufacturing environment.
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.

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 [email protected].

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.

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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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