About Us

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

Senior Systems Engineer will play a pivotal role in the Rivian Cost Engineering organization. The role will be responsible for building end to end automation to accurately analyze the costs associated with components across Rivian vehicles. Your expertise in CAD Design, System Design, Data Analysis and Cost Estimation will be crucial in ensuring the Cost Engineering team keeps pace with fast moving Engineering and Procurement organizations.

Responsibilities

Cost Engineering

• Integrate PLM (3D Experience/CATIA) with Cost Estimating tools using APIs and file system automation to ensure CAD data flows seamlessly to reduce non-value add work of moving data from one place to another.
• Analyze accuracy and structure of CAD and BOM data and fix any issues before building Cost Estimates.
• Utilize information ranging from written assumptions, sample parts, CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Create initial Cost Estimate of multiple vehicle commodities especially mechanical components – Stampings, Injection Molding, High Pressure Die Casting, Extrusion, Forging, Machining, etc.
• Gather details and compile data to estimate all production costs considering raw materials, labor, and tooling for estimations or should cost models.
• Work with the PLM team to identify and address repeated issues that are resulting in inefficiencies to optimize the process.
• Work with Cost Engineering Lead of Cost Estimating Software and 3rd party Software vendors to address any issues on the Cost Estimating Software side that are resulting in delays or errors.
• Continuously analyze data using Databricks to highlight trends to Cost Engineers and Managers for future cost model development and target costs.

Project Management

Assume ownership of projects; plan milestones and identify potential risks to ensure timely delivery of cost models within agreed completion dates. Proactively manage task completion and regularly update cross-functional teams on project status, timing, resource allocation, challenges, and the likelihood of on-time, high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of automotive or manufacturing related experience at an OEM or Tier 1 Manufacturer.
• Proficiency in navigating CAD models in CATIA or similar software.
• Ability to interpret and understand design and manufacturing drawings.
• Capability to independently create a Bill of Materials (BoM) for a given commodity or design and allocate costs.
• Proficiency in Data Analysis (Databricks) and APIs to independently investigate, quantify, and pull data for root-cause analysis.
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, detail-oriented, structured thinker, goal-oriented, flexible, and resilient—exhibiting the qualities of a start-up personality.
• Collaborative team member, ensuring effective communication among colleagues, and providing regular contributions to meetings and briefings.
• Proficiency in strategic thinking and possessing detail-oriented work habits.

Desired

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Management or similar.
• Proficiency in CATIA, or similar CAD based design programs.
• Proficiency in aPriori or similar digital cost modeling tools.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is 592,100 MXN - 740,138 MXN annually. 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.

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). There is no fixed deadline for this application; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled or the opening is no longer needed.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including major & minor medical, life insurance, and food vouchers to eligible employees.

Company Statements

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.

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