Process Engineering Technician, R2 Body (Night… at Rivian · Normal

Summary: Rivian is an automotive company focused on electric vehicles, and they are seeking a Process Engineering Technician for their R2 Body team. The role involves supporting production processes, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with Process Engineers to address quality and process concerns. Responsibilities: - Design change coordination - Assist in new trials of supplier parts or materials and modifications necessary - Walk back quality issues from downstream shops to Body - Set up and run containment with Body Ops on non-conforming components - Manage PCD containments in designated area - Work with Process Engineers in validating poka-yokes for high-risk quality items in designated area - Perform root cause analysis on issues related to body processes - Test, evaluate, and investigate quality and process concerns - Work directly with area Process engineers and group leaders for continuous improvement projects - Evaluate new products and processes to solve consistent issues and identify cost savings - Support production processes as needed in the designated area - Interact with downstream customers as a first point of contact and face of Body PE - Support Process engineers in mechanical adjustments & dimensional moves - Follow through with cross-functional teams on the completion of small fabrication & machining projects - Assist in training operations on process changes as necessary to ensure line stability - Must be shift flexible Required Qualifications: - Mechanical aptitude and comfortable using small hand tools (ratchet, Allen wrench, etc.) - Ability to maintain professional attitude in all situations - Willingness to learn and continue to develop additional skills as needed in role - Currently a technician or in current role, current area for 6 months - 1 year at Rivian or equivalent prior manufacturing experience - Work autonomously, self-directed Preferred Qualifications: - Previous GMAW welding experience and fabrication of small parts is a plus - Associate's degree or technical trades education preferred - Google Sheets, Docs and Slides experience Required Skills: Mechanical aptitude, Small hand tools, GMAW welding, Fabrication, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, Root cause analysis, Poka-yoke validation, Process improvement, Dimensional moves, Fabrication and machining projects, Self-directed work, Professional attitude Benefits: Annual performance bonus, Paid vacation, Paid sick leave, Life insurance to eligible employees, Medical insurance to eligible employees, Dental insurance to eligible employees, Vision insurance to eligible employees, Short-term disability insurance to eligible employees, Long-term disability insurance to eligible employees, Opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan if you meet certain eligibility requirements, Opportunity to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements, Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment, Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment