Group Leader, Torque Management

Role Summary

The Group Leader, Torque Management plans and coordinates daily activity for Torque Technicians, Team Leaders and Team Members; provides torque technical support, problem-solving and process improvement; and sets torque strategy for the plant.

The Group Leader, Torque Management upholds Rivian's standards of quality, safety and efficiency, builds a positive quality culture, and works across functions to deliver high-quality vehicles to customers. The role requires a deep understanding of automotive quality and problem-solving tools, hands-on torque tooling expertise, and strong leadership across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, organize and coordinate daily activities of Torque Technicians, Team Leaders and Team Members. Direct reports are Technicians, Team Leaders and Team Members
• Manage daily torque activities (Line calls, Calibrations and Residual torque data collection and residual torque out of spec escalations) and act as the torque specialist and mentor for the team
• Support, encourage and develop the team; drive individual accountability and take ownership of team cohesion
• Work with third-party contractors on torque tooling activities
• Act as a key influencer in building a positive quality culture; anticipate and overcome obstacles
• Leads the technician team to support line calls and line-down issues related to Advanced Torque tooling or torque quality
• Lead teams in addressing and resolving torque-related issues using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Collaborate with other areas to coordinate workflow, prioritize activities, resolve issues and implement process improvements for torque tooling and torque quality performance
• Develop, maintain and improve internal torque requirements at a systems level
• Provide tooling recommendations and torque strategy
• Drive standardization of improvements through disciplined documentation, comprehensive training and formal operational handoff procedures
• Plan and enable the Support in torque related changes line rebalance
• For new product launches, lead and follow the plant-specific Master List for all torque equipment.
• Assist corporate and local teams with specific activities: (Residual Torque measurement setups), Basic tool inspection Correlation Studies (Cm/Cmk) and development of baseline angle monitoring
• Work with Process and Manufacturing Engineering so new torque equipment is deployed on time and current equipment is maintained to meet manufacturing timelines
• Use internal partners and external vendors to direct new and routine preventive maintenance and performance verification of torque tooling and equipment
• Manage stock requirements and strategy so spare parts for torque equipment maintenance are procured on time
• Ensure SOPs for torque tooling and processes are developed and maintained
• Implement all relevant procedures and work instructions for the technicians to enable the safety, quality and throughput metrics
• Develop and track key functional metrics, and monitor and report on Key Process Indicators and Key Activity Indicators for residual and tooling torque
• Analyze metrics to identify and drive areas for improvement
• Develop systems that support the application of statistical process control
• Manage costs to meet budget, including processing, review, approval and monitoring of purchase orders and maintenance requirements
• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental policies, safety regulations, company policies and quality standards
• Ensure department activity meets safety and quality guidelines, and drive individual accountability across the team
• Perform other duties as required by business needs

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical bachelor's degree preferred; a combination of education and experience is accepted
• 6+ years in an automotive manufacturing environment (mechanical or manufacturing experience)
• 4+ years in assembly torque applications in the automotive industry
• 3+ years of supervision experience
• Understanding of quality standards and how to coordinate torque tooling implementation
• Working knowledge of equipment for measuring torque values
• Experience with VDI, ToolsNet8, TT2, QAS and other tooling software
• Advanced experience programming Atlas Copco tools across all applications
• Experience programming Atlas Copco, ESTIC, Sturtevant Richmond, Desoutter, Makita and Snap-On tool.
• Experience performing torque capability studies, trace and result data analyses, and providing tooling
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• Leadership skills, including across cross-functional teams, and a strong team orientation
• Kaizen and continuous improvement experience; demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated project management skills and quick decision-making
• Ability to solve practical problems across a range of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Good oral and written communication; ability to speak effectively and respectfully before groups of customers or employees and to communicate in a high-pressure environment
• General office software skills (email, Excel, Word)

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for Illinois Based Applicants: The salary range for this role is $79,700-$99,600 for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than November 4, 2026.