Electronics Design Industrialization Manager
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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.
The Design Industrialization Manager - Electronics will play a critical role in bringing Rivian's cutting-edge electronic components from design to high-volume production. This individual will be a key interface between our internal design teams, contract manufacturers (CMs), and equipment suppliers, ensuring that our PCBAs and other electrical assemblies are designed for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and quality at scale. A significant aspect of this role will be to establish and lead a regional team focused on supplier engagement and industrialization efforts, starting in Mexico.
Responsibilities:- Collaborate closely with Rivian's electrical engineering, mechanical engineering,and design teams from concept through production to provide expert feedback on DFM/DFA for PCBAs and complex electrical assemblies.
- Drive the implementation of best practices in design to optimize for automated manufacturing processes, testability, and cost.
- Conduct comprehensive design reviews, identifying potential manufacturing risks and proposing solutions.
- Ensure designs align with the capabilities and processes of our contract manufacturers and suppliers.
- Act as the primary technical liaison with contract manufacturers and key suppliers for electronics components, particularly in Mexico.
- Work hands-on with CMs and suppliers to understand their manufacturing processes, identify constraints, and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead technical discussions, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to manufacturing issues, yield, and quality.
- Support supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management from a technical industrialization perspective.
- Responsible for establishing, recruiting, and building out a high-performing regional Design Industrialization team in Mexico and potentially other regions.
- Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Define team objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure alignment with overall program goals.
- Provide strong leadership and direction to the regional team, ensuring effective communication and execution of industrialization strategies on the ground.
- Drive yield improvement initiatives and implement process controls at CMs and suppliers.
- Evaluate and approve manufacturing processes, fixtures, and tooling.
- Ensure robust process validation and production readiness for new product introductions (NPIs).
- Implement data-driven approaches to identify and resolve manufacturing bottlenecks and quality issues.
- Work seamlessly with Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Program Management teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing production.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, providing clear updates on project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Bachelor's degree (or greater) in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or DFM roles, with a strong focus on electronics manufacturing, specifically PCBAs and
electrical assemblies. - 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, with demonstrated success in building and leading technical teams, preferably in an international context.
- Deep understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes (SMT, wave solder, testing, etc.) and common failure modes.
- Extensive experience working directly with contract manufacturers and suppliers in high-volume production environments.
- Proven track record of driving DFM/DFA improvements that result in significant
manufacturing efficiencies and quality enhancements. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to
influence cross-functional teams and external partners. - Ability to travel frequently, especially to Mexico, to support supplier and CM activities and
team development. - Fluency in Spanish is a significant plus.
- Experience in the automotive, consumer electronics, or similar high-reliability product industries is highly desirable.
Salary Range Southern California-Based Applicants: $154,600-$192,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.