Quality Engineering Manager
Battery Pack
Posted on 4/5/2023
INACTIVE
Electric vehicle manufacturer focused on sustainability
Company Overview
Rivian fosters a culture of courage, optimism, and grit, attracting a diverse team of adventurous individuals committed to making a positive global impact. The company's competitive advantage lies in its meticulous attention to vehicle capability, considering factors like tires, drive modes, and HVAC settings to optimize performance. As a leader in the automotive industry, Rivian's dedication to environmental sustainability and technical precision sets it apart from competitors.
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$25.3B
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Irvine, California
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 7%2 year growth
↑ 20%Locations
Normal, IL, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Communications
SQL
Tableau
Product Design
Data Analysis
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