Quality Engineer @ Rivian

Quality Engineer

Product Integration

Posted on 2/27/2023

INACTIVE

10,001+ employees

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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

Requirements

2-4 years of experience and Engineering, Quality, Technical Bachelor-Degree
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Ability to read and understand CMM and scan reports is a must
Understanding of dimensional variations as an influence factor on vehicle form fit and function
Experience working with automotive production processes
Excellent knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis
Experience with CATIA or similar CAD software for design and PLM functions
Knowledge of Dimensional analysis packages
Manufacturing/assembly experience with a focus on one or more of the following areas: Automotive Stamping, Body In White assemblies/subassemblies, Drivetrain castings/gears, Battery modules
Results driven with a Quality Mindset
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Statistical process control/control charts
Good electronic communication software skills (MS Office, Smartsheet, Project Management Software)
Willingness to work in a solid cross-functional and collaborative environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus
In the performance of the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel (frequency), drive a motor vehicle, communicate using telephone and e-mail
Experience creating and interpreting reports from Minitab, JMP, or other statistical analysis packages. 3DCs and tolerance stack up analysis
Visual basic experience on Microsoft excel

Responsibilities

Drive the problem-solving process utilizing proven quality tools to develop immediate countermeasures (containments) and permanent (long-term) solutions to dimensional quality issues
Improve fit and finish of the vehicle
Support the development of methods to analyze product and process quality
Improve product/process quality by defining/implementing recommendations for improvements of the current state
Analyze data to define trends, capability, and functional improvements
Work with relevant teams and departments to understand the needs for problem-solving
Conduct analyses of issues and validations of solutions
Brainstorm and drive ideas to create solutions for identified problems
Formulate a strategic plan to develop systems and metrics that increase productivity in the business
Proactively identify product and process improvements independent of quality issues (e.g., simplification, cost-down, durability improvements, etc.)

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

A quality engineer is responsible for identifying quality topics needing resolution, determining the root cause of the issue, collaborating with manufacturing, process, and mechanical engineering, designing to define a resolution, delegating and driving this solution through the process to series implementation, and validating the effectiveness of the measure on the vehicle. Duties in this arena include tracking and monitoring multiple projects and issues simultaneously, using available resources to support robust root cause determination and verification of effectiveness, identifying needs for additional resources should these be needed, and reporting to leadership on progress. A structured problem-solving approach, including proven quality methods, is required to ensure the full resolution of issues. Fundamental knowledge of electronic and mechanical vehicle systems is needed, as is a working understanding of value-added production systems, manufacturing methods in the automotive industry, and vehicle test methods necessary to succeed. Quality engineers are also responsible for creating documentation that reports and tracks issues and errors relating to the design and production processes, with efforts toward finding a solution. The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Quality Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive the problem-solving process utilizing proven quality tools to develop immediate countermeasures (containments) and permanent (long-term) solutions to dimensional quality issues.
Improve fit and finish of the vehicle.
Support the development of methods to analyze product and process quality.
Improve product/process quality by defining/implementing recommendations for improvements of the current state.
Analyze data to define trends, capability, and functional improvements.
Work with relevant teams and departments to understand the needs for problem-solving.
Conduct analyses of issues and validations of solutions.
Brainstorm and drive ideas to create solutions for identified problems.
Formulate a strategic plan to develop systems and metrics that increase productivity in the business.
Proactively identify product and process improvements independent of quality issues (e.g., simplification, cost-down, durability improvements, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

2-4 years of experience and Engineering, Quality, Technical Bachelor-Degree.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and understand CMM and scan reports is a must.
Understanding of dimensional variations as an influence factor on vehicle form fit and function.
Experience working with automotive production processes.
Excellent knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis
Experience with CATIA or similar CAD software for design and PLM functions.
Knowledge of Dimensional analysis packages.
Manufacturing/assembly experience with a focus on one or more of the following areas: Automotive Stamping, Body In White assemblies/subassemblies, Drivetrain castings/gears, Battery modules.
Results driven with a Quality Mindset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Statistical process control/control charts.
Good electronic communication software skills (MS Office, Smartsheet, Project Management Software).
Willingness to work in a solid cross-functional and collaborative environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
In the performance of the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel (frequency), drive a motor vehicle, communicate using telephone and e-mail.
Experience creating and interpreting reports from Minitab, JMP, or other statistical analysis packages. 3DCs and tolerance stack up analysis.
Visual basic experience on Microsoft excel.

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.

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.