{"id":2252970,"url":"https://alion.io/job/rivian-senior-plm-systems-engineer-cost-engineering","title":"Senior PLM Systems Engineer, Cost Engineering","company":{"id":37817,"name":"Rivian","domain":"rivian.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/rivian","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Jibe","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":87,"open_postings":97,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.505,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":54,"computed_at":"2026-10-19T05:45:15Z"}},"role":"Enterprise Apps","role_family":"Enterprise Apps","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Mexico"],"countries":["MX"],"hiring_countries":["MX"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":{"min":592100,"max":740138,"currency":"MXN","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":40317},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Databricks","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T17:10:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-11","last_verified_at":"2026-10-19T19:35:28Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":26,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":26},"description":"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.\nAs 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.\nRole Summary\nSenior Systems Engineer will play a pivotal role in the Rivian Cost Engineering organization. The role will be responsible for building end to end automation to accurately analyze the costs associated with components across Rivian vehicles. Your expertise in CAD Design, System Design, Data Analysis and Cost Estimation will be crucial in ensuring the Cost Engineering team keeps pace with fast moving Engineering and Procurement organizations.\nResumen del puesto:\nComo ingeniero/a de sistemas sénior, desempeñará un papel fundamental en la organización Cost Engineering de Rivian. Este rol tendrá la responsabilidad de desarrollar una automatización integral que permita analizar con precisión los costos asociados a los componentes de todos los vehículos Rivian. Su experiencia en el diseño CAD y de sistemas, el análisis de datos y la estimación de costos será fundamental para garantizar que el equipo de Cost Engineering pueda seguir el ritmo de las organizaciones Engineering y Procurement, en constante evolución.\nResponsibilities\nCost Engineering\nIntegrate PLM (3D Experience/CATIA) with Cost Estimating tools using APIs and file system automation to ensure CAD data flows seamlessly to reduce non-value add work of moving data from one place to another. \nAnalyze accuracy and structure of CAD and BOM data and fix any issues before building Cost Estimates.\nUtilize information ranging from written assumptions, sample parts, CAD models and engineering drawings.\nCreate initial Cost Estimate of multiple vehicle commodities especially mechanical components - Stampings, Injection Molding, High Pressure Die Casting, Extrusion, Forging, Machining, etc.\nGather details and compile data to estimate all production costs considering raw materials, labor, and tooling for estimations or should cost models. \nWork with the PLM team to identify and address repeated issues that are resulting in inefficiencies to optimize the process.\nWork with Cost Engineering Lead of Cost Estimating Software and 3rd party Software vendors to address any issues on the Cost Estimating Software side that are resulting in delays or errors. \nContinuously analyze data using Databricks to highlight trends to Cost Engineers and Managers for future cost model development and target costs. \nProject Management\nAssume ownership of projects; plan milestones and identify potential risks to ensure timely delivery of cost models within agreed completion dates.\nProactively manage task completion and regularly update cross-functional teams on project status, timing, resource allocation, challenges, and the likelihood of on-time, high-quality delivery.\nResponsabilidades:\nCost Engineering\nIntegrar PLM (3D Experience/CATIA) con herramientas de estimación de costos usando las API y la automatización del sistema de archivos para garantizar que los datos CAD se transmitan de forma fluida y así reducir el trabajo de trasladar los datos de un lugar a otro, que no aporta valor agregado. \nAnalizar la precisión y estructura de los datos de CAD y BOM y corregir cualquier problema antes de elaborar las estimaciones de costos.\nAprovechar información diversa: hipótesis escritas, piezas de muestra, modelos de CAD y planos de ingeniería.\nElaborar una estimación de costos inicial de diversos insumos de automoción, especialmente componentes mecánicos: estampación, moldeo por inyección, fundición a presión, extrusión, forja, mecanizado, etc.\nRecopilar detalles y reunir datos para estimar todos los costos de producción, tomando en cuenta las materias primas, la mano de obra y las herramientas a la hora de realizar estimaciones o modelos de costos (should-cost). \nColaborar con el equipo de PLM para identificar y abordar los problemas recurrentes que generen ineficiencias, con el objetivo de optimizar el proceso.\nColaborar con el responsable de Cost Engineering sobre el software de estimación de costos y con proveedores de software de terceros, a fin de abordar cualquier problema con el software de estimación de costos que esté provocando demoras o errores. \nAnalizar continuamente los datos usando Databricks para señalar las tendencias a los ingenieros y responsables de costos de cara al futuro desarrollo de modelos y objetivos de costos. \nGestión de proyectos\nAsumir la responsabilidad de los proyectos; planear hitos e identificar riesgos potenciales para garantizar la entrega puntual de los modelos de costos dentro de las fechas de finalización acordadas.\nGestionar de forma proactiva la finalización de tareas e informar periódicamente a equipos multifuncionales sobre el estado de los proyectos, los plazos, la dotación de recursos, los desafíos y la probabilidad de una entrega a tiempo y de alta calidad.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Finance.\nMinimum of 3 years of automotive or manufacturing related experience at an OEM or Tier 1 Manufacturer.\nProficiency in navigating CAD models in CATIA or similar software.\nAbility to interpret and understand design and manufacturing drawings.\nCapability to independently create a Bill of Materials (BoM) for a given commodity or design and allocate costs.\nProficiency in Data Analysis (Databricks) and APIs to independently investigate, quantify, and pull data for root-cause analysis. \nEntrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, detail-oriented, structured thinker, goal-oriented, flexible, and resilient-exhibiting the qualities of a start-up personality.\nCollaborative team member, ensuring effective communication among colleagues, and providing regular contributions to meetings and briefings.\nProficiency in strategic thinking and possessing detail-oriented work habits.\nDesired\nMaster’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Management or similar.\nProficiency in CATIA, or similar CAD based design programs.\nProficiency in aPriori or similar digital cost modeling tools\nCalificaciones:\nObligatorias\nLicenciatura en Ingeniería Mecánica, Ingeniería de Manufactura, Ingeniería Industrial, Cadena de Suministro, Administración de Empresas o Finanzas.\nUn mínimo de 3 años de experiencia relacionada con la automoción o la manufactura en un fabricante de equipo original (OEM) o fabricante de nivel 1.\nDominio en el manejo de modelos CAD en CATIA o software similar.\nCapacidad para interpretar y comprender planos de diseño y manufactura.\nCapacidad para crear de forma independiente una lista de materiales (BoM) para un producto o diseño determinado y asignar costos.\nDominio del análisis de datos (Databricks) y las API para investigar, cuantificar y extraer datos de forma independiente para el análisis de la causa raíz. \nPersona con espíritu emprendedor, ambiciosa, independiente, meticulosa, con pensamiento estructurado, orientada a objetivos, flexible y resiliente; las cualidades propias de un perfil emprendedor.\nMiembro colaborador del equipo, que garantiza una comunicación eficaz entre sus colegas y contribuye regularmente a las reuniones y sesiones informativas.\nCompetencia en pensamiento estratégico y hábitos de trabajo orientados al detalle.\nDeseadas\nMaestría (o superior) en Ingeniería Mecánica, Ingeniería Industrial, Ingeniería de Manufactura, Gestión de Ingeniería o similar.\nDominio de CATIA o programas de diseño similares basados en CAD.\nDominio de aPriori o herramientas similares de modelización digital de costos.\nPay Disclosure\nThe salary range for this role is 592,100 MXN - 740,138 MXN annually. 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.\nThe successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.\nYou can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). There is no fixed deadline for this application; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled or the opening is no longer needed.\nWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits including major & minor medical, life insurance, and food vouchers to eligible employees.\nDivulgación salarial:\nLa banda salarial para este puesto oscila entre los 592,100MXN y los 740,138 MXNanuales. Esta es la banda salarial, de menor a mayor, que, de buena fe, consideramos que pagaríamos por este puesto en el momento de la publicación de esta oferta. La posición de un/a empleado/a dentro de la banda salarial se determinará atendiendo a varios factores, entre otros: competencias específicas, capacitación pertinente, calificaciones, certificaciones, experiencia, habilidades, ubicación geográfica, turno y necesidades de la organización.\nEl/la postulante que elijamos podrá optar a una bonificación anual por desempeño y a compensación accionaria.\nPuede aplicar a este puesto a través de careers.rivian.com (o a través de internal-careers-rivian.icims.com si ya es empleado/a). No hay una fecha límite fija para aplicar; se aceptan solicitudes de manera continua hasta que se cubra el puesto o la vacante ya no sea necesaria.\nOfrecemos un paquete completo de beneficios que incluye cobertura médica para enfermedades graves y leves, seguro de vida y vales de comida a los empleados que cumplan los requisitos.\nEqual Opportunity\nRivian 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.\nRivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. 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