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 Staff Remanufacturing Engineer of Quality position at Rivian will support Remanufacturing Operation (Battery, Drive Unit and Power Electronics) via accentuating and iterating on the current Peer Quality, and Engineering Solutions program. The position is hands-on, requires broad experience, data collection/analysis, the ability to teach quality disciplines to Technicians, and work with engineers to build solutions that administrative measures do not solve. Our Staff Remanufacturing Engineer, Quality will report into our Director, Remanufacturing Service. You will be expected to work on-site at our facility based in Shepherdsville, KY. Responsibilities Develop inspection methods with corresponding data gathering/tracking (manual whenever machine generated is not an option), to insure conformity to the production process and drive improvement. Perform hands on audits of individual operation. Audit and qualify engineering solutions. Teach basic quality principles to a team of technicians with the goal of measurably improving workmanship. Collaborate with Technicians and Engineers to develop conformity in each element/process to insure predictability. Collaborate with Engineering to build solutions and Poke Yoke’s when administrative measures result in unpredictability. Improve product/process quality by defining/implementing recommendations for change. Work cross functionally with relevant teams and departments (Design-End of Life) to improve products/process. Ensure products/process adhere to company and industry quality standard. Monitor and drive systematic solutions through Rivian Quality Framework. Ability to concisely report daily metrics impacting quality. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or Technical related degree 6+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment preferred Excellent communication and people skills Experience with Supplier Quality Systems Audits, Control Plans, PPM’s monthly tracking, PPAP Demonstrated project management skills High proficiency in computer technology and systems operations APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) experience 8D or similar method problem solving experience Manufacturing/assembly process experience High proficiency with DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plans Basic understanding of Metrology (measuring equipment) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and development of tracking charts or electronic methods Good electronic communication software skills (Google Suite, MS Office) Shift Flexibility Needed – There will be a need to audit 1st and 2nd shift compliance to standards 6 Sigma greenbelt or blackbelt preferred Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Ability to lift and carry at least 40 pounds Ability to travel 20% Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $119,800 to $158,670 for Kentucky based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and 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. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than May 15, 2026. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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Staff Remanufacturing Engineer, Quality
This role focuses on quality engineering within Rivian's remanufacturing operations, specifically for batteries, drive units, and power electronics. The engineer will develop inspection methods, perform audits, teach quality principles to technicians, and collaborate with engineers to build solutions and improve product/process quality. The role requires a strong background in manufacturing quality, data analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
What you'd actually do
- Develop inspection methods with corresponding data gathering/tracking (manual whenever machine generated is not an option), to insure conformity to the production process and drive improvement.
- Perform hands on audits of individual operation.
- Audit and qualify engineering solutions.
- Teach basic quality principles to a team of technicians with the goal of measurably improving workmanship.
- Collaborate with Technicians and Engineers to develop conformity in each element/process to insure predictability.
Skills
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or Technical related degree
- 6+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Experience with Supplier Quality Systems Audits, Control Plans, PPM’s monthly tracking, PPAP
- Demonstrated project management skills
- High proficiency in computer technology and systems operations
- APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) experience
- 8D or similar method problem solving experience
- Manufacturing/assembly process experience
- High proficiency with DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plans
- Basic understanding of Metrology (measuring equipment)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and development of tracking charts or electronic methods
- Good electronic communication software skills (Google Suite, MS Office)
Nice to have
- 6 Sigma greenbelt or blackbelt
What the JD emphasized
- quality disciplines
- quality principles
- company and industry quality standard
- Rivian Quality Framework