Lead Equipment Design Specialist

6 days ago

Plymouth, Michigan, United States Rivian Full time

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

We challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions, and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Supply Chain Team - Senior Position

We're looking for a highly motivated and accomplished Supply Chain Engineering professional to bring Rivian's engineered products to life. In this role, the Staff Engineer will be responsible for leading the design of material handling & kitting systems, automation, and other lean equipment to improve flow.

Cross-functionally works with internal stakeholders during the design, testing, installation, and start-up phases of equipment. Designs equipment that meets established safety, production, and quality levels. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Equipment Design Engineering onsite in either Normal, IL, Plymouth, MI, or Irvine, CA.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Leads the development of mechanical and electromechanical products by studying process requirements and researching lean material handling methods.
  • Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods to verify finished product and system capabilities.
  • Analyzes and reviews CPU/OEE and looks for improvement opportunities in equipment design using kaizen activities to reduce cost and improve uptime.
  • Reports equipment design progress and project planning through a weekly report or dashboard.
  • Interfaces and communicates with internal departments to ensure material handling equipment production targets are being met and provides countermeasures for quality/downtime concerns.
  • Provides direction for the fabrication of all material handling equipment.
  • Coaches and mentors engineering team regarding the design of lean material handling equipment.
  • Ability to comprehend and guide teams on writing engineering specifications.
  • Collaborates with external equipment vendors.
  • Promotes a safe work environment and maintains an atmosphere of trust and positive morale for team and partners.
  • Responsible for ensuring safety, quality, cost, timing, and throughput targets are achieved on all projects.
  • Works closely with maintenance on all equipment designs and provides proper documentation, drawings, and buy off.
  • Provides FMEA documentation and cross-functionally works to lower the RPN to an acceptable level before implementation.
  • Builds yearly capital and operational budgets.

We offer a competitive salary range: $107,800 - $134,800 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in designing material handling equipment and automation.
  • Experience facilitating the leadership of projects with cross-functional teams.
  • Direct experience working alongside a team of fabricators.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent work experience.
  • Requires design skills of material handling equipment, conceptual skills, standard engineering concepts, and equipment maintenance.
  • Experience in lean material flow equipment solutions and knowledge of how to utilize equipment design to complement or enhance process.
  • Experience designing kitting systems, roll-off or mother/daughter dollies, minomi, and AGV systems.
  • Experience with electric/pneumatic drives, including chains, pulleys, bearings, and castor.
  • Experience with gravity and karakuri systems.
  • Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook programs.
  • AutoCAD, 3D CAD, or Solidworks (similar) experience.
  • Knowledge of VBA, PLC programming, and Ladder Logic.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
  • Strong team orientation and cross-functional attitude.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to communicate in a high-pressure environment.

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