Sr. Technical Program Manager - Stamping & Plastics

About Rivian 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 As one of our Technical Program Managers, you will oversee Manufacturing Engineering projects from concept through launch, including conceptualization, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and turnover to Operations.

This role will focus on the development of Rivian’s core factory equipment and processes. Depending on your background and interest, you could lead projects across the factory including Battery, Drive Unit, Stamping, Body-Weld, Paint, Plastics, General Assembly, and more.

The role is located at our Plymouth, MI facility and will report directly to a Director, Manufacturing Engineering. Responsibilities Guide a cross-functional team comprised of engineering, CAPEX, supply chain, construction management, and others to design, integrate, and deploy custom tooling and industrial equipment.

Support equipment and tool development, schedule, and cost in a rapidly evolving environment. Build comprehensive line specifications and tool standards, taking input from other Engineering teams and Operations.

Create and maintain a development roadmap for your area. Lead meetings and document meeting minutes, open issues, and specific team follow-up items.

Collaborate with all parties to review and maintain project timing that fulfills company requirements. Coordinate tool, part, and equipment delivery that supports program milestones.

Develop and implement systems and processes that streamline department business practices. Collaborate with team leaders to prioritize, resource, and track progress of team projects.

Work with the rest of the Technical Program Management team to develop the Manufacturing Engineering team’s equipment development and validation processes.

Qualifications Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial.

6+ years' experience developing and launching industrial equipment and tooling in manufacturing environments. At least one launch serving as a project manager a plus.

Specific experience required in the Stamping and Plastics tooling and equipment space. This direct experience can be at the engineer or technical level.

Experience leading design and manufacturing validation activities such as D / PFMEA, DV / PV testing, PPAP, etc. Appreciation for the art of managing evolving project requirements in a fast-paced, ever changing environment.

Experience using a standard product development process. Experience with Smartsheets and or Microsoft Project a plus. Experience managing system integrators, vendors, and 3rd party resources.

Highly collaborative mindset with strong written, verbal and presentation skills. Ability to zoom out to understand and appreciate upstream and downstream contributors / customers specific motivations and requirements.

25% travel as required to other Rivian engineering, production centers and supplier sites. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

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