Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Electro Mechanical

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) will play a critical role in
bringing Rivian's cutting-edge electromechanical assemblies from design to high-volume
production. This individual will be a key interface between our internal design teams, contract
manufacturers (CMs), and equipment suppliers, ensuring that our products are manufactured on
time, at high yield, reliably, and cost-effectively. This role will be equal parts design for
manufacturing, automation development, supplier engagement, and industrialization efforts.

• Design for Manufacturing:
• Work side by side with mechanical design engineers to ensure manufacturability

of electro-mechanical assemblies.

• Provide early and ongoing manufacturing involvement to ensure new products

meet design requirements.

• Develop design rules that align with vendor and contract manufacturer (CM)

capabilities.

• Ensure product designs align with the operational capabilities and manufacturing

processes of external partners.

• Automation and Process Development:
• Drive process optimizations and efficiency improvements through state-of-the-art

automation.

• Provide direction and mentorship to third-party machine/automation suppliers and

CMs as the primary technical leader.

• Organize cross-functional reviews of machine requirements, equipment designs,

and system capabilities.

• Drive machine qualification including correlation, process capability (Cp/Cpk),

and Gage Repeatability / Reproducibility (GR&R).

• Supplier Engagement and Industrialization:
• Act as the primary technical liaison with contract manufacturers and key suppliers

for electro-mechanical assemblies, both domestically and internationally.

• Evaluate and approve manufacturing processes, fixtures, and tooling to ensure

robust process validation and production readiness (NPI).

• Define and implement robust methodologies for workmanship, maintenance, and

data retention (traceability) with CMs.

• Drive yield improvement initiatives, implement process controls, and lead root

cause analysis/corrective actions for quality issues.

• Implement data-driven approaches to identify and resolve manufacturing

bottlenecks to ensure CM capacity meets production requirements.

• Communicate project status, technical risks, and mitigation plans effectively

across cross-functional teams and leadership.

• Bachelor's degree (or greater) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing

Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or

DFM roles, with a strong focus on manufacturing automation, precision assembly, and
tooling development.

• Experience with precision mechanical joining (dispensing, mechanical fasteners,

structural adhesives, welding) and molding/casting processes.

• Experience with thermal interface materials and application methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead root cause analysis

and implement effective corrective actions.

• Knowledge of failure analysis techniques (e.g., Optical Inspection, X-Ray, CSAM, SEM,

EDS, FTIR, TDM, Cross-Section).

• Proficient in 3D CAD (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, NX), GD&T, and tolerance stack-up

analysis for complex assemblies.

• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., IPC, JEDEC, ASTM, IEEE).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence

cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Ability to travel frequently to support supplier and CM activities and team development.
• Experience in the automotive, consumer electronics, or similar high-reliability product

industries is highly desirable.