Senior Engineering Change Manager @ Rivian

Senior Engineering Change Manager

Npi

Posted on 3/23/2023

INACTIVE

10,001+ employees

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Electric vehicles manufacturer

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.

Automotive & Transportation

Locations

Normal, IL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

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Mid

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Expert

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, Supply Chain or Program Management or equivalent experience required
5+ Years Experience in an Automotive NPI environment
Experience with Engineering Design Changes, Manufacturing process and Supply Chain in a relevant field
Experience with Materials Requirement Planning “MRP” software such as SAP
Intermediate or above knowledge in Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs
Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively
Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities
Creative problem-solving skills
Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude
Knowledge of systems interface between Enterprise Resource Planning “ERP” and Manufacturing Execution Systems “MES” preferred
Ability to create and present summary reports
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to communicate in a high-pressure environment
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Responsibilities

Interact, integrate, and drive results across cross-functional teams whilst acting as the voice of the manufacturing plant always ensuring that change is managed as such that manufacturing can consume it
Participate in Engineering Change Request Meetings and Part Concession Reviews to understand the scope of change and determine the impact to production control based on the assessment of the change
Lead various cross-functional Program and Manufacturing Build Change Management Readiness forums to obtain all the data required to execute the change. Provide clear updates on status and recovery plans as necessary at both working and executive level
Lead the change readiness workstream, working closely with the Change Analyst team to ensure that all downstream parties are aware and prepared for the change
Author change status, summary, and issue resolution tracking reports
Throughout the NPI process you will look for opportunities to improve the approach to change management and resulting execution accuracy

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

NPI Change Management is a cross functional role that ties together product development and operations organizations to effectively coordinate Engineering change requests in the manufacturing environment. In this individual contributor role within Production Control, you will collaborate with the design engineering, supply chain, operations, and manufacturing engineering team to ensure change is managed in a controlled environment during first build prototype vehicles and then continuing through to series production ensuring that all Operations functions are ready to execute change. The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the NPI Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interact, integrate, and drive results across cross-functional teams whilst acting as the voice of the manufacturing plant always ensuring that change is managed as such that manufacturing can consume it.
Participate in Engineering Change Request Meetings and Part Concession Reviews to understand the scope of change and determine the impact to production control based on the assessment of the change.
Lead various cross-functional Program and Manufacturing Build Change Management Readiness forums to obtain all the data required to execute the change. Provide clear updates on status and recovery plans as necessary at both working and executive level
Lead the change readiness workstream, working closely with the Change Analyst team to ensure that all downstream parties are aware and prepared for the change.
Author change status, summary, and issue resolution tracking reports
Throughout the NPI process you will look for opportunities to improve the approach to change management and resulting execution accuracy

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Supply Chain or Program Management or equivalent experience required
5+ Years Experience in an Automotive NPI environment
Experience with Engineering Design Changes, Manufacturing process and Supply Chain in a relevant field
Experience with Materials Requirement Planning “MRP” software such as SAP
Intermediate or above knowledge in Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs
Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively
Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities
Creative problem-solving skills
Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude
Knowledge of systems interface between Enterprise Resource Planning “ERP” and Manufacturing Execution Systems “MES” preferred
Ability to create and present summary reports
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to communicate in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

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.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.