Sr. Manager, Body Manufacturing Engineering – Closures

About Rivian 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 Body Manufacturing Engineering owns the design, development and launch of the body in white production processes and lines at Rivian.Within this team, Closures Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for the processes and equipment that deliver doors, hoods, liftgates, fender and hang on systems to fit, function, and craftsmanship targets. We're looking for a Sr. Manager to lead our Closures Manufacturing Engineering team. You'll own the manufacturing process strategy for closure panels and mechanisms across current and future vehicle programs, lead a team of manufacturing engineers, and be the primary technical point of accountability for closures build quality, cost, and launch readiness. You'll partner closely with Body Structures manufacturing engineering, Design Engineering, Quality, Tooling, and Plant Operations to make sure closures processes are robust from first virtual build through steady-state production. This role is located at either our Normal, IL - Plymouth, MI or Atlanta, GA facility and reports directly to the Director, Body Manufacturing Engineering. Responsibilities Lead, mentor and expand a high-performing engineering team focused on closures and hang-on assembly manufacturing processes. Own the manufacturing process strategy and equipment concept development for closures across vehicle programs including tooling, line layout, hemming process and best fit systems. Partner with Product Design Engineering to influence closures design for manufacturability providing DFM feedback early enough to avoid costly late-stage tooling changes. Lead structured problem-solving initiatives across virtual builds, prototype phases, and final launch to resolve issues and consistently attain fit-and-finish targets. Drive closures program deliverables, including design, development, quality, timing, cost, and represent closures readiness during program gates and launch readiness reviews. Coordinate with Body Structures, Stamping, Paint, and General Assembly manufacturing engineering teams to ensure closures processes integrate cleanly with upstream and downstream systems. Manage tooling and equipment suppliers/integrators for closures-specific equipment through RFQ, design, build, installation, commissioning, and ramp-up to target rate and quality and handover to production. Establish and maintain standard work, documentation, and training for closures manufacturing processes (PFMEA, control plans, process sheets) across the team. Provide regular, KPI updates to Body Manufacturing Engineering leadership on program status, quality, performance, budget and risk. Support build events (prototype, pilot, pre-production) and production launches, ensuring closures systems meet target quality and rate. Exhibit "Rivian Compass" in everything you do. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or equivalent technical field; advanced degree is a plus. 12+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing engineering, with significant direct experience in closures processes and advanced systems. ● 5+ years of people leadership experience managing engineers or technical teams. Demonstrated experience taking closures manufacturing processes from concept through launch, including equipment specification, supplier/integrator management, and ramp-up to rate. Hands-on experience with PFMEA/DFMEA, control plans, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis as applied to closures fit and finish. Track record partnering with Design Engineering to influence product design for manufacturability without compromising function, craftsmanship, or program timing. Experience managing CapEx, project timeline, and supplier/integrator relationships. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical status, risk, and trade-offs clearly to both engineers and executive leadership. ● A systems-based, first-principles approach to problem-solving, with the curiosity to challenge "how it's always been done." Eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, matrixed environment with a bias for action. Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $161,000-$201,200 for Georgia, Illinois and Michigan 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. 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, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. 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