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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Intermediate
Salary
Salary not provided
About the company:
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 NPI Project Lead is responsible for managing the material readiness to commence pre series or variant production builds. In this role within NPI, you will collaborate with design engineering, supply chain, operations, manufacturing engineering and Launch to ensure the readiness status for a given vehicle project. You shall be focused on ensuring the data sets within our ERP and MES systems can support the commencing of manufacturing and that our materials status is clear and prepared for launch. You will collate the NPI status for a specific project and lead that project through to series production providing clear and concise communication in regard to status executing the transition from Rivian’s Launch-Pad platform to our series production tool sets. The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the NPI Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The role will require the need to verify data flows, from PLM to ERP (SAP) and ERP to MES, are correct and represent the intent of the project content.
- You will need to be able to articulate MBOM and OBOM readiness and highlight systematic gaps preventing launch team from executing the agreed build plan.
- You will collate a broad spectrum of data points and cohesively communicate what that means to the project, you shall be required to be able to react to program change and to identify systematic impacts for consideration and effectively manage change once direction is committed
- In addition to the Indirect management of NPI change managers, analysts, and technicians the following responsibilities are expected:
- MBOM Validation & approval (Confirm we have 100 % of the parts released and structured correctly in the SAP MBOM)
- Provide a consolidated Parts/subsystem availability status for launches down to lineside readiness
- Understand Change Content is captured specific to the program
- Ensure 100% of project related MCAs are processed and resolve roadblocks
- All change management check lists are complete, and the build is clear to launch
- Material Effectivities are accurate in line with the launch plan
- Verify safe change introduction for all mid-build changes
- Work closely with the launch team and the vehicle line management team to execute the build
- Continuously monitor MCA status
- Ensure that OBOM management is in place
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Supply Chain or Program Management required
- 5+ Yrs Experience in an Automotive NPI environment
- Experience with Engineering Design Changes, Manufacturing process and Supply Chain in a relevant field
- Experience with Materials Requirement Planning “MRP” software such as SAP
- Intermediate or above knowledge in Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs
- Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude
- Knowledge of systems interface between Enterprise Resource Planning “ERP” and Manufacturing Execution Systems “MES” preferred
- Ability to create and present summary reports
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to communicate in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $168,000 - $202,640 (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 [email protected].
Candidate Data Privacy
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.
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
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