Sr. Digital Manufacturing Process Engineer

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Role Summary

Rivian is looking for a Senior Digital Manufacturing Process Engineerto architect the "Gold Standard" forVirtual Builds & Digital Manufacturingacross Rivian's automotive footprint. This role manages the integrity of the digital thread, ensuring simulations in the Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE environment accurately reflect physical manufacturing realities.

Responsibilities

• Standardization & Foundation:Develop a standardized "Virtual Build" playbook for data consistency and process repeatability across all shops. Serve as the liaison between business and technical requirements.
• Virtual Build & Digital Methods:Define core data structures, templates, and process libraries within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Consolidate manufacturing toolsets into a single source of truth for a digital twin solution.
• Technical Solutioning & Enterprise Integration:Translate high-level business requirements into detailed technical specifications for PLM, ERP, and MES integration. Ensure the 3DEXPERIENCE environment scales and conduct audits for global standard adherence.
• Virtual Release & Seamless Integration:Design and implement "shift-left" strategies to optimize parallel workflow development, reducing lead times for key processes within manufacturing.
• Tool Deployment & Process Governance:Establish and monitor KPIs to enforce adherence to standardized virtual build protocols. Act as the primary subject matter expert for user training and tool adoption.
• XR/VR Standardization:Define enterprise-wide standards for XR/VR immersive reviews. Utilize VR for human-factor evaluations to vet assembly processes for safety and ergonomics before physical prototyping

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of theDassault 3DEXPERIENCE platform, including Delmia Process Planning, Robotics, Virtual Commissioning, and Ergonomics.
• In-depth understanding of automotive-specific manufacturing processes.
• Ability to map business problems to specific features or customizations within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
• Expertise: Deep technical proficiency in Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE Platform (Delmia, CATIA, & Enovia).
• Experience:5+ years in Automotive Manufacturing with a heavy focus on Virtual Manufacturing.
• Systems Thinking: Proven ability to design workflows that connect shopfloor realities with data requirements for simulations.
• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or a related technicalfield

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate range for Michigan Based Applicants: $98,500-$123,100 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, 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.

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How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process: To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role.

AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

Participation in AI profile matching is entirely voluntary. If you prefer that your profile not be used in this process, you can opt out at any time. Opting out means your profile will be excluded from automated matching and will not be surfaced for additional roles through this system. Your current application remains active and will not be affected in any way.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.