Hiring: Sr. Manager, Supplier Excellence Company: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies Location: Irvine, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:57:09 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •10+ years in product development or volume manufacturing, specifically within high-rate production environments & PCBA manufacturing. Required Skills: •Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the creation & implementation of best practice quality visions & procedures that specifically improve operational performance at Contract Manufacturers with a lean internal team. . •Technical Problem Solving: Identify, root cause, & track complex issues by working directly with internal stakeholders & CMs to implement improvements during production & vehicle launch. •Audit & Compliance: Perform & sustain VDA audits during sourcing & throughout the program life cycle. •Project Oversight: Drive the completion of PPA & Reifegrad Absicherung (RGA) or Maturity levels Assurance requirements from early development phases through Start of Production (SOP). •Performance Tracking: Manage & report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure project timing & quality standards are met. •Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify high-risk areas within both the engineering design cycle and the physical production environment. Qualifications: •Proven experience in managing lean engineering teams within high-growth or startup-style environments where efficiency & technical self-sufficiency are paramount •Hands-on Depth: Ability to dive deep into electrical, software, & mechanical issues. •Technical expertise in automotive low voltage electronics (IPC-610 certification is a significant plus). •Quality Toolkit: Deep understanding of automotive PPAP, DFMEA, FMEA, Metrology, & various inspection methods/equipment. •Expertise in VDA 6.3 and the RGA framework for risk-based component qualification. •CM Management: Proven track record of working with Contract Manufacturers to drive manufacturing KPIs to the highest standards. •Adaptive Leadership: Ability to manage ambiguity & create clarity in complex situations while overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. •Communication: Excellent verbal & written skills for collaborating across cross-functional teams and external partners. •Operational Rigor: Strong documentation practices for tracking changes, test results, & issues. •Agility: A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Compensation: •$159,200 - $218,900 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!