Role SummaryRivian is looking for a Senior Digital Manufacturing Process Engineer to architect the "Gold Standard" for Virtual Builds & Digital Manufacturing across Rivian's automotive footprint. This role manages the integrity of the digital thread, ensuring simulations in the Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE environment accurately reflect physical manufacturing realities.
Responsibilities- Standardization & Foundation: Develop a standardized "Virtual Build" playbook
for data consistency and process repeatability across all shops. Serve as the
liaison between business and technical requirements. - Virtual Build & Digital Methods: Define core data structures, templates, and
process libraries within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Consolidate manufacturing
toolsets into a single source of truth for a digital twin solution. - Technical Solutioning & Enterprise Integration: Translate high-level business
requirements into detailed technical specifications for PLM, ERP, and MES
integration. Ensure the 3DEXPERIENCE environment scales and conduct audits
for global standard adherence. - Virtual Release & Seamless Integration: Design and implement "shift-left"
strategies to optimize parallel workflow development, reducing lead times for key
processes within manufacturing. - Tool Deployment & Process Governance: Establish and monitor KPIs to enforce
adherence to standardized virtual build protocols. Act as the primary subject
matter expert for user training and tool adoption. - XR/VR Standardization: Define enterprise-wide standards for XR/VR immersive
reviews. Utilize VR for human-factor evaluations to vet assembly processes for
safety and ergonomics before physical prototyping
Qualifications- Deep knowledge of the Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE platform, including Delmia Process Planning, Robotics, Virtual Commissioning, and Ergonomics.
- In-depth understanding of automotive-specific manufacturing processes.
- Ability to map business problems to specific features or customizations within
the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. - Expertise: Deep technical proficiency in Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE Platform (Delmia, CATIA, & Enovia).
- Experience: 5+ years in Automotive Manufacturing with a heavy focus on Virtual Manufacturing.
- Systems Thinking: Proven ability to design workflows that connect shop floor realities with data requirements for simulations.
- Education: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
Pay DisclosureSalary Range/Hourly Rate range for Michigan Based Applicants: $98,500-$123,100 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
