Sr. Digital Manufacturing Process Engineer

Rivian · Plymouth, MI

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Level: Senior
Team: Process
Base pay: $99k–$123k
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Automotive
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior process role at Rivian (automotive) in Plymouth, MI.

They ask for: 5+ years
Tools it names: Robotics, CATIA / NX, MES
Base pay: $99k–$123k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Process Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $78k–$130k. This one lists $99k–$123k.

Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 33 process engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 32 other live process postings in Michigan.

Base pay: About 9% above similar roles
Experience asked: More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Tooling 52%
FMEA 45%
New product launch 45%
Lean 39%
Root cause 39%
Six Sigma 36%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Rivian in Plymouth

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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 the Dassault 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 shop floor realities with data

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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 Rivian is looking for a Senior Digital Manufacturing Process Engineer to architect the "Gold Standard" for Virtual Builds & Digital Manufacturing across 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.