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.

The Incoming Quality Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of incoming material quality control. This role includes developing and implementing inspection procedures, managing a cross-functional team of quality engineers, group leaders, technicians, and inspectors, and collaborating with packaging, material handling, production, design, and supplier quality teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement. The goal is to ensure reliable, high-quality components consistently enter the manufacturing process. This position will be reporting to Plant Quality System Engineering.

• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust QMS for incoming materials, ensuring compliance with OEM standards and industry regulations.
• Establish and update control plans, inspection procedures, and work instructions for critical parts.
• Oversee the inspection and testing of incoming materials to verify conformance with specifications.
• Manage the disposition of non-conforming materials, including rejection, quarantine, and escalation to stakeholders.
• Lead Red Table management in alignment with OEM practices.
• Lead, mentor, and train a team of engineers, group leaders, technicians, and inspectors.
• Set performance goals, conduct evaluations, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collect, analyze, and report key quality metrics (FPY, DPU, NCM closure, supplier defect rates) across all shops.
• Present quality trends and improvement initiatives to senior management.
• Apply statistical tools (SPC, Pareto analysis, capability studies) to identify systemic issues and drive preventive action.
• Lead structured root cause analysis using 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, and 8D methodologies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Packaging, Material Handling, and Procurement to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions with stakeholders based on RCA outcomes.
• Serve as the point of contact for external and internal audits related to incoming quality.
• Participate in craftsmanship audits and implement corrective actions for identified issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements for incoming material quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Quality), Supply Chain Management, or related technical field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in quality engineering or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, with a focus on incoming inspection.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Prior OEM or highly regulated industry experience (automotive, aerospace, medical devices) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (SPC, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and corrective action systems.
• Excellent leadership and people development skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail with a results-oriented mindset.
• Effective decision-making and negotiation skills.

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Illinois Based Applicants: $125,800 - $157,200 (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.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

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