Senior Engineer, Supplier Development - Thermal

About Us 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. As a company, we constantly 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. Role Summary You will work alongside cross-functional teams to drive Rivian quality requirements and manage our contract manufacturers quality performance ensuring seamless scaling of production. Your contributions will directly impact the performance and quality of Rivian’s products, ensuring successful launches for new programs as proper management on current ones. This role requires 50-70% travel. Trabajará junto con equipos interdisciplinarios para impulsar los requisitos de calidad de Rivian y administrar el desempeño de calidad de nuestros fabricantes contratados, lo que garantiza una escala de producción sin contratiempos. Sus contribuciones afectarán directamente el desempeño y la calidad de los productos de Rivian, garantizando lanzamientos exitosos para nuevos programas como gestión adecuada en los actuales. Este puesto requiere viajar entre el 50 % y el 70 %. Responsibilities Lead supplier industrialization and readiness for all commodities Support supplier selection and capability assessment for both greenfield (new plant) and brownfield (existing plant expansion) projects, ensuring alignment with program timelines and quality expectations. Drive APQP discipline and enforce PPAP requirements, ensuring suppliers meet dimensional, material, and performance validation before production approval. Develop and track industrialization project KPIs, including PPAP on-time approval, process capability (Cpk/Ppk), first-pass yield, and PPM targets to measure supplier readiness. Evaluate and validate supplier manufacturing processes by leading process audits, PFMEA reviews, control plan validation, and equipment capability/Run@rate assessments. Optimize supplier manufacturing scalability, ensuring production lines are capable of meeting increasing volume and quality expectations during ramp-up phases. Monitor supplier industrialization performance through KPIs such as on-time PPAP submission, process capability indices (Cpk/Ppk), defect rates (PPM), issue closure rate, and supplier corrective action effectiveness. Facilitate problem resolution using structured methodologies (focused problem solving) to address defects, process deviations, and launch roadblocks proactively. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to drive VA/VE cost optimization, ensuring seamless design implementation into supplier manufacturing processes and technology while maintaining quality and performance standards Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English to ensure workplace safety, effective communication, and operational efficiency. 50-70% travel requirement Responsabilidades: Dirigir la industrialización y preparación de los proveedores para todos los productos básicos. Respaldar la selección de proveedores y la evaluación de capacidades para proyectos de terreno no urbanizado (nueva planta) y terreno urbanizado (expansión de planta existente), asegurando la alineación con los plazos del programa y las expectativas de calidad. Impulsar la disciplina de APQP y hacer cumplir los requisitos de PPAP, garantizando que los proveedores cumplan con la validación dimensional, de materiales y de desempeño antes de la aprobación para producción. Desarrollar y rastrear los KPI de proyectos de industrialización, incluida la aprobación puntual del PPAP, la capacidad del proceso (Cpk/Ppk), el rendimiento de primera pasada y los objetivos del PPM para medir la preparación del proveedor. Evaluar y validar los procesos de fabricación de proveedores dirigiendo auditorías de procesos, revisiones de PFMEA, validación del plan de control y evaluaciones de capacidad de equipos/evaluaciones de velocidad de producción. Optimizar la escalabilidad de fabricación del proveedor, garantizando que las líneas de producción sean capaces de cumplir con las expectativas de volumen y calidad en aumento durante las fases de expansión. Monitorear el desempeño de la industrialización del proveedor a través de KPI como presentación puntual del PPAP, índices de capacidad de proceso (Cpk/Ppk), tasas de defectos (PPM), tasa de cierre de problemas y efectividad de las medidas correctivas del proveedor. Facilitar la resolución de problemas utilizando metodologías estructuradas (resolución de problemas enfocada) para abordar defectos, desviaciones de procesos y obstáculos de lanzamiento de manera proactiva. Colaborar de manera interfuncional con los equipos de Ingeniería, Calidad y Cadena de Suministros para impulsar la optimización de costos de VA/VE, garantizando una implementación de diseño sin problemas en los procesos y la tecnología de fabricación de proveedores y, al mismo tiempo, manteniendo los estándares de calidad y desempeño. Requiere hasta un 50 % de viaje Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or other related field 3-5+ years supplier quality engineering experience Strong Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Technical expertise of automotive components designs and manufacturing, including knowledgeof safety and test requirements and appearance approval process Knowledge of Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T) and datum structures Experience in Extrusion and fabrication commodities. In depth knowledge of IATF16949:2016 and understanding of ISO14001 Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or other related fields Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment Good communication and interpersonal skills (Team Working) as well as negotiation skills. Ability to analyze and present data effectively Calificaciones básicas: Licenciatura en Ingeniería, Cadena de Suministros u otro campo relacionado De 3 a más de 5 años de experiencia en ingeniería de calidad de proveedores Conocimiento sólido de Planificación avanzada de la calidad del producto (APQP), Proceso deaprobación de piezas de producción (PPAP), Análisis de modo y efecto de fallas (FMEA) Experiencia técnica en diseños y fabricación de componentes automotrices, incluidosconocimientos de los requisitos de seguridad y pruebas, y el proceso de aprobación deapariencia Conocimientos de diseño geométrico y tolerancia (GD&T), y estructuras de referencia Experiencia en productos de extrusión y fabricación. Conocimiento profundo de IATF16949:2016 y comprensión de ISO14001 Calificaciones preferenciales: Maestría en Ingeniería, Cadena de Suministros u otros campos relacionados Capacidad para trabajar en un entorno diverso y dinámico Buenas habilidades de comunicación e interpersonales (Trabajo en equipo), así comohabilidades de negociación. Capacidad para analizar y presentar datos de manera efectiva Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is 592,100 MXN - 740,138 MXN annually. 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. 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