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.
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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. The TPM must 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.
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Exhibit “Rivian Compass” in everything you do.
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Bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent technical degree.
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5+ years’ experience of 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
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Excellent commercial and financial awareness.
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Knowledge of materials, processes, & technologies used to deliver hardware engineering
content . -
Knowledge in operating CAD systems, preference towards CATIA experience.
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Travel Requirements: As needed based on production support and priorities
