at Rivian Automotive, LLC in Normal, Illinois, United States
Job Description
About Rivian
Rivian 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 Summary
The NPI Project Lead is responsible for managing the material readiness to commence pre series or variant production builds. In this role within NPI, you will collaborate with design engineering, supply chain, operations, manufacturing engineering and Launch to ensure the readiness status for a given vehicle project. You shall be focused on ensuring the data sets within our ERP and MES systems can support the commencing of manufacturing and that our materials status is clear and prepared for launch.You will collate the NPI status for a specific project and lead that project through to series production providing clear and concise communication in regard to status executing the transition from Rivian's Launch-Pad platform to our series production tool sets. The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the NPI Manager.
Responsibilities
The role will require the need to verify data flows, from PLM to ERP (SAP) and ERP to MES, are correct and represent the intent of the project content.
You will need to be able to articulate MBOM and OBOM readiness and highlight systematic gaps preventing launch team from executing the agreed build plan.
You will collate a broad spectrum of data points and cohesively communicate what that means to the project, you shall be required to be able to react to program change and to identify systematic impacts for consideration and effectively manage change once direction is committed
In addition to the Indirect management of NPI change managers, analysts, and technicians the following responsibilities are expected:
MBOM Validation & approval (Confirm we have 100 % of the parts released and structured correctly in the SAP MBOM)
Provide a consolidated Parts/subsystem availability status for launches down to lineside readiness
Understand Change Content is captured specific to the program
Ensure 100% of project related MCAs are processed and resolve roadblocks
All change management check lists are complete, and the build is clear to launch
Material Effectivities are accurate in line with the launch plan
Verify safe change introduction for all mid-build changes
Work closely with the launch team and the vehicle line management team to execute the build
Continuously monitor MCA status
Ensure that OBOM management is in place
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, Supply Chain or Program Management required
5+ Yrs Experience in an Automotive NPI environment
Experience with Engineering Design Changes, Manufacturing process and Supply Chain in a relevant field
Experience with Materials Requirement Planning "MRP" software such as SAP
Intermediate or above knowledge in Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs
Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively
Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities
Creative problem-solving skills
Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude
Knowledge of systems interface between Enterprise Resource Planning "ERP" and Manufacturing Execution Systems "MES" preferred
Ability to create and present summary reports
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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Equal Opportnity
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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