About Rivian 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. Role Summary The Sr. Dimensional Engineer is responsible for ensuring that vehicle components and assemblies meet dimensional quality targets throughout the product lifecycle. In this position you will lead dimensional control strategies to achieve fit, finish, and functional requirements across BIW, closures, and other major assemblies. Responsibilities Improve Dimensional performance of vehicle throughout the product life cycle Dimensional engineering PQ build objectives (Fit & Finish) of the final vehicle Internal and external dimensional KPI’s. G&F PIST, BIW PIST, BIW Cp/Cpk, 3MIS, Pre-delivery inspection (PDI), Customer quality index (CQI), Craftmanship audit Develop/Manage the list of critical product and process characteristics and control their geometry in vehicle builds to produce quality assemblies Develop/Maintain the Dimensional Control plan for critical assemblies Support parts and system validation processes for all body geometry and proactively lead variation reduction efforts for the body shop (goal of achieving Cp/Cpk > 1.33 for all critical features and sustaining those levels through product life cycle) Review Supplier parts to ensure zero-dimensional build issues Own and maintain the current Geo fixtures, Cubes, Ring gauges & PCF Support Interior and exterior dimensional validation, using Cubes, Ring gauges & PCF’s Recommending best gauging methods and performing data analysis to identify special and common cause problems Lead cross functional teams through Root cause analysis of dimensional issues in the plant, launch support & interfacing with suppliers to recommend and evaluate corrective actions and drive process standardization through documenting of projects Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related technical field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Hands-on experience with fixture designs, checking aids and datum strategies Excellent knowledge of GD&T Manufacturing/assembly experience with a focus on one or more of the following areas: Automotive Stamping, Body in White assemblies/subassemblies, Drivetrain castings/gears, Battery modules Results driven with a Quality Mindset Willingness to work in a strong cross-functional and collaborative environment This position will be on Afternoon Shift Pay Disclosure Salary Range for Illinois Based Applicants: The salary range for this position is $98,500 - $123,100 for Illinois based applicants. 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Sr. Dimensional Engineer (afternoon Shift)
Sr. Dimensional Engineer responsible for ensuring vehicle components and assemblies meet dimensional quality targets throughout the product lifecycle, leading dimensional control strategies for fit, finish, and functional requirements across BIW, closures, and other major assemblies.
What you'd actually do
- Improve Dimensional performance of vehicle throughout the product life cycle
- Develop/Manage the list of critical product and process characteristics and control their geometry in vehicle builds to produce quality assemblies
- Support parts and system validation processes for all body geometry and proactively lead variation reduction efforts for the body shop (goal of achieving Cp/Cpk > 1.33 for all critical features and sustaining those levels through product life cycle)
- Lead cross functional teams through Root cause analysis of dimensional issues in the plant, launch support & interfacing with suppliers to recommend and evaluate corrective actions and drive process standardization through documenting of projects
Skills
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related technical field
- 5 years of relevant experience
- GD&T
- Manufacturing/assembly experience
- Fixture designs, checking aids and datum strategies
Nice to have
- Automotive Stamping
- Body in White assemblies/subassemblies
- Drivetrain castings/gears
- Battery modules
What the JD emphasized
- minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Excellent knowledge of GD&T
- Automotive Stamping, Body in White assemblies/subassemblies, Drivetrain castings/gears, Battery modules