Job Description

About Us:

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

You will work alongside cross-functional teams to drive Rivian VW Technology Group quality requirements and manage our contract manufacturers quality performance ensuring seamless scaling of production. Your contributions will directly impact the performance and quality of Rivian VW Technology group’s cutting-edge electronic modules, ensuring successful launches from Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) to high-volume manufacturing at our contract manufacturing partner locations.

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance at Contract Manufacturers / ECU Suppliers.
• Manage and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support the project timing and quality performance.
• Drive the completion of PPAP and APQP requirements throught out the different phases of development towards SOP.
• Perform and sustain VDA audits to suppliers during sourcing and through program life cycle.
• Proactively Identify high risk areas in production and engineering design cycle.
• Identify, root cause, and track issues, working closely with Contract Manufacturers and internal stake holders to implement necessary improvements during production and vehicle launch.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability.

Experience

• BS+ Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or Equivalent
• 5+ years of experience working in a product development or volume manufacturing environment.
• Wide breadth of electromechanical system knowledge.
• Ability to dive deep into electrical, software, and mechanical issues.
• Technical expertise in automotive low voltage electronic and associated components - IPC-610 certification a plus
• Strong knowledge of Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Metrology, Inspection Methods, and Equipment
• Understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes
• Experience in high-rate production environments, especially working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) on PCBA production.
• Deep understanding of the automotive PPAP process and its application in production.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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 see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

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