Sr. Analyst, Paint Quality Job at Rivian Automotive

Rivian Automotive Normal, IL

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

This position is responsible for the development of a clean and sustainable Paint Shop environment that maximizes daily production yields with the highest level of paint quality. Candidates for this position must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role in an Automotive Assembly Plant or Tier-1 Paint Shop environment. The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Sr. Quality Manager in Paint.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Inspect and collect defect data on production units at all stages affecting paint production operations which includes but not limited to Body-In-White / Metal Finish, Pretreatment /ED-Coat, ED Sanding, Sealer, Prime, Prime Sand, Topcoat and Finesse /Inspection processes
  • Generate clear and detailed reports that identify defect types, locations, quantity, DPU, etc.
  • Root cause the source of defects through detailed laboratory analysis and other analytical means
  • Lead the Paint Shop – Defect Reduction Team meetings with all process owners to implement countermeasures to mitigate defects
  • Conduct and lead all necessary line trials necessary to eliminate defects
  • Develop countermeasures and assist in all training operations to reduce defects
  • Develop and maintain the Paint Defect Library which includes collecting and organizing defect samples as well as
  • Training of team members in the proper identification of defects
  • Actively involved in overseeing the 3rd party Cleaning Contractor performance and identifying potential improvements in their operations
  • Able to interpret JES (Job Element Sheets) and Work Instruction Sheets

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related preferred
  • Intermediate to expert-level proficiency with MS Office Suite
  • 3+ years of experience in an automotive OEM assembly or tier-1 paint shop environment
  • Knowledge of various types of defects and how to analyze those to drive process improvement
  • Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies such as PDCA, 5 Why's, RCA, etc.
  • Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day.
  • Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds.
  • Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather.

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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