About RivianRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
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.
Role SummaryThe Rivian Supply Chain team is looking for highly motivated and exceptional Supply Chain Engineering professionals to bring Rivian's engineered products to life. In this role, the Supply Chain Engineer will be responsible for engineering end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and material flow processes from external warehouses to the assembly line. In our team, we expect our people to own every aspect of the engineering process, from concept design to successful implementation and everything in between. This role is based at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to a Manager, Material Flow Engineering.
Responsibilities- Development of large-scale supply chain and logistics processes from external warehouses to assembly line in partnership with production control, packaging planning, inbound logistics, factory design, and manufacturing engineering.
- Detailed process design including value-stream, logistics, routing, and warehouse design.
- Implement material flow equipment such as conveyors, EMS systems, AGVs, and ASRS systems.
- Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing, material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategies.
- Plan, manage, and communicate project schedule ensuring alignment to overall program milestones.
- Be responsible for and ensure safety, quality, cost, timing & throughput targets are achieved on all projects.
- Be part of a world-class engineering team, with a focus on high quality work and rapid project deployment.
- Lead automation of our supply chain logistics. Lead high-impact projects that bridge the gap between physical logistics and digital intelligence, leveraging Artificial Intelligence and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks before they happen and optimize throughput in real-time.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of supply chain or material flow engineering functional experience
- 5+ years with data-based development of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and/or material flow processes for high volume, high complexity production or logistics facilities.
- 2+ years' experience in layout planning using 2D or 3D (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) design platforms.
- 2+ years' experience with modeling or simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic, etc.)
- 2+ years' experience working with data visualization tools (MS PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)
- Strong analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable results and properly communicate with leadership teams
- This role requires a technical leader capable of navigating ambiguity, driving cross-functional strategy, and implementing "first-principles" engineering solutions across our global footprint.
Preferred Qualifications: - MBA or master's degree in related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or APICS CPIM/CSCP/CLTD certifications are a plus
- 5+ years of experience in a Supply Chain, Engineering, or Program Management function
- Experience working with Manufacturing Execution, Material Requirements Planning, Warehouse Management, or Yard Management (MES, MRP, WMS, YMS) systems is a plus
- Experience using Python for data analysis and/or workflow automation is a plus
- Ability to understand Engineering and Design direction and provide focused supply-chain solutions accordingly
- Experience with automotive, electronic, or consumer products, and the design and manufacture thereof
Pay DisclosureThe salary range for this role is $98,500-$123,000 for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.
The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.
You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than 4/1/2026.
Equal OpportunityRivian 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.
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