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.

You will work alongside cross-functional teams to drive Rivian quality requirements and manage our contract manufacturers' quality performance, ensuring seamless production scaling. This position requires 50-70% travel.

Resumen de funciones:

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. Este puesto requiere viajar del 50 % al 70 %.

• Lead supplier industrialization and readiness for all commodities

• Manage complete ownership of supplier quality through the entire life cycle, from initial sourcing through development, tooling and industrialization phases as well as product launch and ongoing business management for assigned purchased components

• Support Purchasing group in the supplier selection process by conducting supplier assessment audits and participating in supplier technical review

• Ensure supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP) meet quality and timing expectations for production part approval (PPAP) for components.

• Collaborate with design release engineers, design quality, technical program managers and others to secure PPAP approvals

• Understand and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing processes. Support Metrology, Inspection Methods and Equipment with the supplier-partners

• Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers

• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to support the Quality organization to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance

• Manage and coordinate supplier Parts Per Million (PPM), supplier problem-solving on time, cost recovery and supplier warranty indicators

• Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements.

• 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.

• Administrar la propiedad completa de la calidad del proveedor durante todo el ciclo de vida, desde la obtención inicial hasta las fases de desarrollo, herramientas e industrialización, así como el lanzamiento de productos y la administración comercial continua de los componentes adquiridos asignados.

• Apoyar al grupo de compras en el proceso de selección de proveedores mediante la realización de auditorías de evaluación de proveedores y la participación en la evaluación técnica de proveedores.

• Asegurar que la planificación avanzada de calidad del producto (APQP) del proveedor cumpla con las expectativas de calidad y tiempo para la aprobación de piezas de producción (PPAP) de los componentes.

• Colaborar con ingenieros de lanzamiento de diseño, calidad de diseño, administradores de programas técnicos y otras partes para asegurar las aprobaciones del PPAP.

• Comprender e interpretar los planos de ingeniería y los procesos de fabricación. Apoyar la metrología, los métodos de inspección y los equipos con los proveedores-socios.

• Facilitar la escalación de problemas de calidad de proveedores no resueltos dentro de los proyectos y proveedores asignados

• Reportar los indicadores clave de desempeño (Key Performance Indicators, KPI) para apoyar a la organización de calidad para monitorear y reportar sobre la calidad y el desempeño del producto del proveedor

• Administrar y coordinar las partes por millón (PPM) del proveedor, la resolución de problemas del proveedor a tiempo, la recuperación de costos y los indicadores de garantía del proveedor

• Participar en equipos interdisciplinarios en el desarrollo de nuevos productos o cambios relacionados con los productos actuales para cumplir con los requisitos del cliente.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or other related field

• 7+ 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 knowledge of safety and test requirements and appearance approval process

• Knowledge of Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T) and datum structures

• 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

• Más de 7 años de experiencia en ingeniería de calidad de proveedores

• Conocimiento sólido de Planificación avanzada de la calidad del producto (APQP), Proceso de aprobación de piezas de producción (PPAP), Análisis de modo y efecto de fallas (FMEA)

• Experiencia técnica en diseños y fabricación de componentes automotrices, incluidos conocimientos de los requisitos de seguridad y pruebas, y el proceso de aprobación de apariencia

• Conocimientos de diseño geométrico y tolerancia (GD&T), y estructuras de referencia

• 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 como habilidades de negociación.

• Capacidad para analizar y presentar datos de manera efectiva

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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