Rivian

Sr. Cost Engineer (Electrical)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-06-26

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance to design engineers for achieving required function at minimum cost.
  • Develop should cost models for vehicle commodities, focusing on electrical content.
  • Estimate production costs considering raw materials, labor, and tooling.
  • Interface with manufacturing plants and suppliers for economical production.
  • Support procurement analysis and cost reduction opportunities.
  • Mentor procurement team members on manufacturing and process costs.
  • Perform Value Analysis / Value Engineering activities for cost reduction.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or business fields.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in cost engineering at OEMs or similar.
  • Proven experience in manufacturing processes for electrical components.
  • Proficiency in CAD software and interpreting manufacturing drawings.
  • Knowledge of Value Analysis / Value Engineering techniques.
  • Ability to create Bills of Materials and allocate costs.
  • Strong collaborative and strategic thinking skills.
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