Rivian

Sr. Material Flow Engineer

Rivian$98K — $123K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain or material flow engineering
  • 5+ years developing end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and material flow processes for high-volume facilities
  • 3+ years in layout planning using CAD software
  • 1+ years with modeling or simulation software and data visualization tools
  • Strong analytical skills to derive actionable insights from complex data sets
  • Ability to lead cross-functional strategies and navigate ambiguity across a global footprint

Responsibilities

  • Develop large-scale supply chain and logistics processes in partnership with multiple teams
  • Design detailed processes including value-stream and warehouse layouts
  • Implement material flow equipment such as conveyors and AGVs
  • Develop cost and throughput analysis models for material flow strategies
  • Manage project schedules to ensure alignment with program milestones
  • Ensure safety, quality, cost, timing, and throughput targets are met
  • Lead automation projects that enhance logistics through AI and real-time data optimization

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Comprehensive insurance including life, medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) Plan participation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program eligibility
  • Coverage effective from the first day for full-time employees and after 90 days for part-time employees
Full Job Description
Role Summary

The Rivian Supply Chain team is looking for highly motivated and exceptional Supply Chain Engineering professionals to bring Rivian's engineered products to life. In this role, the Supply Chain Engineer will be responsible for engineering end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and material flow processes from external warehouses to the assembly line. In our team, we expect our people to own every aspect of the engineering process, from concept design to successful implementation and everything in between. This role is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to a Manager, Material Flow Engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Development of large-scale supply chain and logistics processes from external warehouses to assembly line in partnership with production control, packaging planning, inbound logistics, factory design, and manufacturing engineering.
  • Detailed process design including value-stream, logistics, routing, and warehouse design.
  • Implement material flow equipment such as conveyors, EMS systems, AGVs, and ASRS systems.
  • Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing, material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategies.
  • Plan, manage, and communicate project schedule ensuring alignment to overall program milestones.
  • Be responsible for and ensure safety, quality, cost, timing & throughput targets are achieved on all projects.
  • Be part of a world-class engineering team, with a focus on high quality work and rapid project deployment.
  • Lead automation of our supply chain logistics. Lead high-impact projects that bridge the gap between physical logistics and digital intelligence, leveraging Artificial Intelligence and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks before they happen and optimize throughput in real-time.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of supply chain or material flow engineering functional experience
  • 5+ years with data-based development of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and/or material flow processes for high volume, high complexity production or logistics facilities.
  • 3+ years' experience in layout planning using 2D or 3D (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) design platforms.
  • 1+ years' experience with modeling or simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic, etc.)
  • 1+ years' experience working with data visualization tools (MS PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)
  • Strong analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable results and properly communicate with leadership teams
  • This role requires a technical leader capable of navigating ambiguity, driving cross-functional strategy, and implementing "first-principles" engineering solutions across our global footprint.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • MBA or master's degree in related field
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)® or APICS CPIM/CSCP/CLTD certifications are a plus
  • 7+ years of experience in a Supply Chain, Engineering, or Program Management function
  • Experience working with Manufacturing Execution, Material Requirements Planning, Warehouse Management, or Yard Management (MES, MRP, WMS, YMS) systems is a plus
  • Experience using Python for data analysis and/or workflow automation is a plus
  • Ability to understand Engineering and Design direction and provide focused supply-chain solutions accordingly
  • Experience with automotive, electronic, or consumer products, and the design and manufacture thereof

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $98,500-$123,000 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 8/1/2026.

About Rivian

Rivian is an American automaker and automotive technology company. Founded in 2009, the company develops vehicles, products and services related to sustainable transportation. Rivian has raised over $10.5 billion since 2019, with investments from Amazon, Ford, and Cox Automotive. The company's first two vehicles, the R1T and R1S, are electric vehicles that are expected to be released in 2021. Rivian has also announced plans to produce electric delivery vans for Amazon. The company has received praise for its focus on sustainability and its commitment to using recycled materials in its vehicles.
Learn more about Rivian
Size
10,000 employees
Market Cap
$16.8 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

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