As a Staff Tooling Engineer at Rivian, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Engineering, Tool and Die, and Operations teams within the Stamping Operation. Your primary focus will be to ensure that in-house stamping presses are equipped with the proper tooling necessary for manufacturing components for adventure vehicles. This position is based in Normal, IL, and reports to the Maintenance Manager. You will work closely with various teams to meet quality and productivity targets while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred or related relevant technical experience.
• 3-5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to set tasks and responsibilities and understand personal ownership of processes.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in developing teams and helping individuals grow.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook programs.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and strong team orientation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and stay within budget.
• Automotive experience preferred, especially with past battery experience.
• Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day and perform physical tasks such as lifting at least 25 pounds.

• Assist Tooling Design Engineers in die design reviews to ensure plant requirements are met.
• Prepare buyoff packages to ensure successful homeline runoff in the plant.
• Collaborate with tooling engineers and die maker support to modify tooling for quality and productivity targets.
• Support homeline runoff activity from the first die set through PPAP, working closely with production and tooling engineers.
• Work with body and closures manufacturing teams to ensure downstream quality needs are met.
• Modify die designs to support engineering change activities.
• Communicate change requirements for modifications performed at outside sources.
• Manage SMIRT software for die design storage and BOM management.
• Use a blue light scanner to confirm actual die condition versus CAD die condition.

• 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.