Role SummaryRivian is looking for Senior Process Engineers to improve the production output in Normal, IL. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will have the opportunity to plan utilization of workstations, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of daily production in the fastest growing industry in the country and make a true impact on growing the Electric Vehicle Industry.
Responsibilities- Coordinates engineering changes, assist manufacturing in continuous process improvement and troubleshooting problems with production processes and new program launches
- Coordinates and tracks the launch of new programs in the assigned areas
- Develop work instructions, standardized work, process flow, and process documentation to ensure manufacturing process is being followed
- Work with design engineering team to develop and establish a design that lends itself to high production while ensuring built in high quality during the manufacturing process
- Participate in product and packaging reviews to evaluate process impact and provide feedback on build sequence, process time analysis, and investment requirements
- Perform time analysis using a standard motion time system (MODAPTS), estimate production times, staffing requirements, and costs
- Investigate assembly issues and implement solution by reviewing product design, process sequence plan, and builds affecting production and work during stages of New Product Launch - Null Series (Virtual Builds), Production Trials, and SOP using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach
- Co-ordinate with team to determine and introduce optimum plant layout, equipment, tooling, and racking in General Assembly (R1 Series) to achieve maximum efficiency
Qualifications- Must have excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
- Significant experience using CATIA/ENOVIA
- Experience and/or Knowledge in DOE, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, Torque Tooling, Error Proofing, and PFMEA
- Experience and/or certification in Six Sigma DMAIC (optional), Lean Assembly Principles, Time Studies using MTM or MODAPTS
- Working knowledge in Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude
- Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma etc. experience is a plus
- 4+ yeas of engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing operation, preferably automotive
Pay DisclosureThe salary range for this role is $89,900-$112,400 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 August 28th, 2026.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. 
