Job description
The role involves serving as a liaison between Series Engineering and Operations & Manufacturing Engineering for Driveline Production lines and General Assembly of Electric drive units. The position is based in Normal, Illinois, and reports to the Sr. Manager of Powertrain Production Programs. The ideal candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team environment, focusing on maintaining product integrity and supporting engineering changes. This role requires a strong background in automotive engineering and effective communication skills.
Requirements
- Mechanical Engineer, Mechatronic Engineer, or Electrical Engineer with automotive experience.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in automotive, aeronautic, or mechanical design.
- Experience in multidisciplinary team leadership.
- Knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R development, and APQP.
- Working understanding of GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, Statistics/Data Analysis, and VAVE.
- Proficiency in CAD and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain product integrity throughout the engineering process.
- Coordinate and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Create and manage Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Conduct stack-up analysis and risk evaluation for engineering changes and deviations.
- Support new program launches and engineering changes.
- Implement engineering changes proposed by suppliers.
- Serve as the point of contact for suppliers regarding design-related discussions.
- Provide Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) support.
Benefits
- Employees at Rivian are often offered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, ESPP and potential RSU grants, performance bonuses, and generous time off including paid parental and sick leave. Perks can include 24/7 mental-health coaching and therapy, Hinge Health for Anthem enrollees, tuition assistance and professional development, plus on-site food and a wide range of employee discounts on items like computers, mobile phones, home loans, and pet care.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Rivian Automotive Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
101
FY2026
Approval rate
97.5%
FY2026
LCA certified
258
FY2026
Entry-level share
3.9%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+60%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-42%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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