Hiring: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Drive Unit (Stator/Rotor) Company: Rivian Location: Plymouth, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:28:31 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, CAD, Systems Design About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering Required Skills: •Join the team developing and commissioning the next-generation drive unit manufacturing lines for Rivian! •Lead and manage rotor assembly line equipment engineering from initial concepting through full-scale production and handover •Collaborate within ME and Plant cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination and execution of projects. •Interface directly with Product Development and Supplier development teams to validate supplier capabilities and help develop supplied material specifications for manufacturability •Support project production line project through Design, FAT and SAT •Lead and oversee successful project execution measured in terms of cost, safety, performance and delivery schedule •Ensure equipment and process compliance with applicable standards, policies, acts, regulations and codes •Directly lead and mentor engineers; foster an environment where individuals flourish Qualifications: •Bachelors/Masters/PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical field – preferred, or equivalent work experience •Deep experience in manufacturing engineering and production challenges – demonstrated ability to scope, design, commission and hand over manufacturing lines to sustaining groups •Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing (APQP, prototyping, GD&T, OEE, equipment and supplier selection, DFM, 8D, process capability, CAD and PLM systems) •Proficient in complex electro-mechanical system design, drive unit in particular •Proficient in process characterization and validation using statistical tools •Demonstrated capacity to travel both domestically and internationally as required •Critical problem-solving skills: ability to ask the right people, the right questions at the right time in the right way •Detail-oriented: ability to be subject matter expert in order to make informed decisions for a variety of cross-functional teams, particularly product engineering •Curiosity: demonstrate level of interest that enables inventiveness Compensation: •$98,500 - $123,000 / year •The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards 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!