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. 

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Senior Manager to lead Rivian's Cost Engineering function, working within the Purchasing organization to oversee a team of 30 in the United States and India. This position is located onsite in either Plymouth, MI, Irvine, CA or Palo Alto, CA and reports to the Director of Supply Chain Program Management. 

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the team that assists new programs' early development with target setting guidance and optimized design collaboration by utilizing advanced costing tools and methodologies
• Provide aid in new product sourcing with cost estimates and data-driven negotiation support
• Control cost creep and optimize variances with targets and estimates in the change control process
• Conduct and facilitate annual cost-down planning, assisting in VA/VE activities, gap analysis, and targeting of efforts in the various automotive commodities such as exterior, interior, chassis, structures, electrical, electronics, and assemblies
• Collect details and compile data to enable estimation of all production costs considering raw materials, purchased components, labor, burden, overheads, markups, and tooling
• Develop and execute a comprehensive cost engineering strategic roadmap: establish should-cost models, support tear-down and benchmarking activities, incorporate progressive software and tools, and lead cross-discipline teams in cost optimization efforts

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, or related field
• 5+ years of automotive supply chain experience at a Tier 1 or OEM
• Proven experience in manufacturing processes required for cost model development for automotive components
• Proficiency in navigating CAD models in CATIA or similar software
• Ability to interpret and understand design and manufacturing drawings
• Practical knowledge of Value Analysis / Value Engineering techniques and strong understanding of financial principles
• Desire to be entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, detail-oriented, flexible and resilient as you lead a team in a start-up atmosphere
• Collaborative team member, ensuring effective communication among colleagues, and providing strong contributions to meetings and briefings
• Proficiency in strategic thinking and possessing detail-oriented work habits

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in manufacturing, product design/engineering or purchasing
• Demonstrated understanding of advanced automotive components (motors, lighting, control units, battery hardware, electric propulsion elements)
• Proficiency in aPriori or similar digital cost modeling tools

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $176,200 - $239,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary:  Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

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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Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

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