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Sr. Technical Program Manager - Vehicle Hardware Engineering

Rivian · Irvine, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$122k–$152k/yrFull-time

About the Role

As Vehicle Hardware Engineering (VHE) Sr. Technical Program Manager, you will have the responsibility of managing the development and delivery of VHE sub-systems from concept to market execution within the program timeline and established cost, mass, investment, and performance targets. A successful candidate exhibits a proactive, positive attitude towards difficult engineering challenges. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on overall program deliverables and report on status and risks to ensure visibility across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a matrix organization to ensure delivery of vehicle hardware engineering sub-systems through the complete Rivian Development Process.
  • Champion and drive cross-functional issue resolution (RCs), change management (CRs/CAs), Deviations (DVI), and large program changes (PCCR).
  • Drive the key external departments towards alignment on program execution direction (Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Attributes, Studio, other PD functions).
  • Manage key performance metrics including issues and change management, quality, validation, and sub-system performance.
  • Support sub-system imperative balance. Ensure piece cost, tooling, ED&D, mass, etc., are cascaded, communicated, reported, and achieved through the RDP.
  • Verify all VHE components and systems meet the vehicle requirements and assist engineers with solving and managing cross-functional issues.
  • Own the creation of sub-system development timing plans including supplier sourcing, surface release, engineering release, virtual validation loops, tooling timing, part maturation, and validation.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of plans to ensure on-time delivery of parts to Mule and pre-production builds, establishing and implementing recovery plans as needed.
  • Coordinate cross-functional issue resolution on-site at launch locations.
  • Exhibit “Rivian Compass” in everything you do.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent technical degree.
  • 5+ years’ experience in Automotive product development, ideally experiencing at least 1 vehicle launch.
  • Detailed knowledge of the automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
  • The ability and eagerness to lead a multi-disciplinary team through a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Outstanding communication skills for both detailed technical discussions and high-level executive audiences.
  • A demonstrated ability to solve problems using a first-principal approach.
  • Excellent commercial and financial awareness.
  • Knowledge of materials, processes, & technologies used to deliver hardware engineering content.
  • Knowledge in operating CAD systems, preference towards CATIA experience.

Travel Requirements: As needed based on production support and priorities.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $121,500 - $151,900 for California-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.

Benefits

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 and paid sick leave.
  • A competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
  • 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.

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