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. 

The Sr. Metrology Engineer will develop and maintain relationships with engineering, and metrology customers to address metrology requirements. Responsible to communicate results and solutions in an effective manner for metrology projects. Provide metrology support for engineering, quality and manufacturing in measuring. Track metrology and inspection projects and report on status. In this position, you will provide critical support for all metrology activities including programming, validating, and troubleshooting Coordinated Measuring Machines (CMMs) as well as other automated geometric measurement equipment.

• Create and maintain automated, production-ready programs for dimensionally inspecting parts and assemblies using Zeiss Calypso and Klingenberg P26 software.
• Dimensionally inspect parts using a variety of metrology equipment including vision systems, CMM and 3D laser and blue light scanners
• Support the development of methods to analyze product and process quality.
• Analyze data to define trends, capability, and functional improvements.
• Work together with relevant teams and departments to understand the needs regarding problem-solving.
• Formulate a strategic plan to develop systems and metrics that increase productivity in the business.
• Develop novel methods to accurately and precisely measure automotive components and assemblies.
• Accurately read and interpret drawings and CATIA CAD models.
• Lead standardization and optimization of production measurement methods and techniques
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of operational documentation.
• Improve product/process quality by defining/implementing recommendations for improvements of the current state.
• Perform other functions as required.
• Potential business travel to support product/process/system development at Rivian company locations

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Develop, validate, and incorporate Calypso programming for all aspects of Castings, Gears, lamination stacks and sub-assemblies.
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing surface plates, sine plates, and height stands (including compound angles)
• Analyze measurement data against process or design limits, assess trends, and take appropriate actions.
• Demonstrated high proficiency in programming GMM gears
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with CATIA or similar CAD software for design.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Manufacturing/assembly experience with a focus on one or more of the following areas: Automotive Stamping, Body in White assemblies/subassemblies, Drivetrain castings/gears, Battery modules
• Results driven with a Quality Mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good electronic communication software skills (MS Office, Smartsheet, Project Management Software).
• Willingness to work in a strong cross-functional and collaborative environment
• Engineering, Quality, Computer Science or Business Technical Bachelor-Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Or 5+ years’ experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret company needs in order to make value-added views of the data.
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and models with dimensions and GD&T embedded.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of internal customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete or imprecise 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.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• In the performance of the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel (frequency), drive a motor vehicle, and communicate using telephone and e-mail.

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  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

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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