Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Drive Unit

Rivian is an automotive company developing electric vehicles and related technologies. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support drive unit electronics and power conversion manufacturing by developing and implementing manufacturing processes, automated assembly lines, and production equipment. The role manages equipment from design and fabrication through validation, installation, and production ramp-up while ensuring quality and efficiency. Responsibilities Design and develop automated production lines for product flow, ergonomics and efficiency, scalability, standardization, and continuous quality monitoring Manage the entire equipment lifecycle, including the design, procurement, construction, and deployment Lead In-house development of workstations, manufacturing equipment and fixtures Oversee the installation, acceptance testing and ramp up of manufacturing equipment/lines Drive closure to open issues identified during FAT/SAT activities prior to equipment hand off to production Lead the characterization and validation of new equipment and fixtures for introduction to the production floor Participate in early prototype equipment builds to characterize and develop both equipment and processes Provide Design for Manufacturing feed-back to Product Design Engineering team Development of new manufacturing processes, process sequences, and process recipes Identify and Drive corrective actions for performance and process quality issues Creation of detailed Manufacturing Instructions to support new processes, equipment and operations Perform process analysis including PFMEA, control plans and capacity modeling Support implementation of product traceability and shop floor tracking Skills BS/MS in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics (or equivalent) Minimum of 4 years experience in an automated manufacturing environment (including internships) Hands-on experience in building/troubleshooting automation systems and acquiring experimental data Strong problem solving skills and aptitude for learning systems quickly Communicate effectively with direct team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills Proficient in complex electro-mechanical system design Understand GD&T principles Proficient in process characterization and validation using statistical tools Experience creating process documentation Experience with 2D & 3D software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Catia) Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required Benefits Annual performance bonus may be available to the successful candidate. Equity awards may be available to the successful candidate. Paid vacation for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Paid sick leave for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Competitive portfolio of insurance benefits, including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, for eligible employees and their spouse or domestic partner and children up to age 26. Full-time employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. Opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan if eligibility requirements are met. Opportunity to participate in Rivian’s Employee Stock Purchase Program if eligibility requirements are met. Company Overview Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.rivian.com. Company H1B Sponsorship Rivian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 25 in 2026, 33 in 2025, 64 in 2024, 54 in 2023, 79 in 2022, 21 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.