Role SummaryIn this position you will be part of a Vehicle Line team that is responsible for the development and execution of a vehicle program. This role requires high levels of initiative, independent judgement, analytical framing, and indirect leadership capability. You should be able to lead teams to creative solutions and develop new processes in a compressed timeline.
Responsibilities- Accountable for all aspects of vehicle program delivery to quality, cost, timing, and commercial objectives
- An ability to drive towards technical solutions in domains that you aren't a subject matter expert, using engineering first principles
- Indirect leadership of cross functional teams to deliver program objectives
- Enhance performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction by refining and supporting processes that proactively identify and eliminate duplicate work to accelerate progress.
- Ensure effective risk management is conducted throughout the vehicle program development process.
- Responsible for program deliverables status at program gateways and weekly executive reviews
- Approval responsibility for engineering releases
- Lead pre-production build planning
- Assistant to Vehicle Line Director or Vehicle Program Director
Qualifications- 5+ years experience on a program team or similar experience
- Launch experience on a vehicle program
- DRE experience and or Program Manager background
- Exposure to multiple functional areas
- Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with internal and external partners.
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical systems
- Able to work efficiently under high amount of work/stress
- High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex.
- Knowledge of engineering software and systems as it pertains to job-related area.
Pay DisclosureSalary range for California Based Applicants: $196,000-$245,000 (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.
