Sr. Process Engineer, R1 Body
Rivian · Normal, IL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $90k–$112k
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at Rivian (automotive) in Normal, IL. You will have the opportunity to plan utilization of workstations, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of daily production in the fastest growing industry in the country and make a true impact on growing the Electric Vehicle Industry.
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, DMAIC, FMEA
- Base pay
- $90k–$112k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $78k–$100k. This one lists $90k–$112k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 23 process engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 22 other live process postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 14% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $78k–$100k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 57%
- Root cause 52%
- ✓ Six Sigma 43%
- SPC 39%
- ✓ FMEA 35%
- ✓ Tooling 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, DMAIC, Plant layout, CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Rivian in Normal
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Full description from RivianAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Coordinates engineering changes, assist manufacturing in continuous process improvement and troubleshooting problems with production processes and new program launches Coordinates and tracks the launch of new programs in the assigned areas Develop work instructions, standardized work, process flow, and process documentation to ensure manufacturing process is being followed Work with design engineering team to develop and establish a design that lends itself to high production while ensuring built in high quality during the manufacturing process Participate in product and packaging reviews to evaluate process impact and provide feedback on build sequence, process time analysis, and investment
requirements
Perform time analysis using a standard motion time system (MODAPTS), estimate production times, staffing requirements, and costs Investigate assembly issues and implement solution by reviewing product design, process sequence plan, and builds affecting production and work during stages of New Product Launch - Null Series (Virtual Builds), Production Trials, and SOP using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach Co-ordinate with team to determine and introduce optimum plant layout, equipment, tooling, and racking in General Assembly (R1 Series) to achieve maximum efficiency
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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 Senior Process Engineers to improve the production output in Normal, IL. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will have the opportunity to plan utilization of workstations, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of daily production in the fastest growing industry in the country and make a true impact on growing the Electric Vehicle Industry.