As a Sr. Staff Manufacturing Engineer for Power Electronics at Rivian, you will act as the principal technical authority connecting Design Release Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering, and external suppliers. Your main focus will be on vetting suppliers and ensuring their manufacturing capabilities are robust and scalable. You will work closely with mechanical design engineers to optimize power electronics assemblies and drive technical reviews with automation suppliers. This role is essential for supporting the production ramp of next-generation power electronics.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing engineering, supplier industrialization, or DFM roles.
• Proven track record vetting, auditing, and managing external suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Hands-on process engineering experience with precision joining and high-pressure die casting.
• Deep experience in manufacturing process verification and statistical process control.
• Expert command of GD&T and experience developing tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Familiarity with failure analysis techniques and structured root-cause analysis.
• Experience working with high-voltage automotive power electronics assemblies.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

• Lead end-to-end technical vetting, auditing, and approval of potential suppliers and equipment integrators.
• Conduct process capability evaluations and facility reviews to prove supplier capability matches ramp plans.
• Work with mechanical design engineers to optimize power electronics assemblies for producibility.
• Evaluate and validate manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures across core supplier components.
• Drive formal equipment qualification processes and partner with internal manufacturing teams.
• Lead architecture reviews and design phase gate decisions to ensure manufacturability.
• Own the full mechanical release cycle in ENOVIA, governing data integrity and BOM accuracy.
• Drive weekly technical reviews with suppliers to resolve open design items and maintain delivery commitments.
• Act as the senior technical escalation point for Supplier Quality on critical path issues.
• Support the generation of high-impact engineering documents and implement data-driven methodologies.

• 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.