Sr. Supplier Development Engineer

Role Summary As a Senior Supplier Development Engineer, you'll be a key driver in ensuring the readiness and performance of our supply base, particularly for High voltage Components (Contactors, Pyro fuse, Shunt, HV harness and BDU assemblies). You'll lead the industrialization process from concept to production, ensuring our suppliers are not only capable but also optimized for scalability and quality. This critical role involves extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Experience with Contactors, Pyro fuse, Shunt, HV harness and BDU would be preferred. Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP). Work with the Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements. Understanding of functional safety (ISO 26262) and embedded software development requirements (Automotive SPICE) Lead the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks. Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards. Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues. Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues. Promote the use of Rivian preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience 5+ years of supplier development/quality, quality, or engineering experience Technical expertise in High Voltage electronics, HV harness, HVDB/BDU, energy storage system components and processes. Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Run at Rates Ability and willingness to travel locally and internationally 60-70% with no restrictions on location. Company Statements Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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