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Early Career - Manufacturing Engineer II - Body (Tooling & Process)

Rivian · Normal, IL

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Base pay
$78k–$98k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
25 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Rivian (automotive) in Normal, IL.

They ask for
1+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, FMEA, GD&T, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Welding, Tooling
Base pay
$78k–$98k

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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 $78k–$98k.

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.

Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 22 other live process postings in Illinois.

Base pay
About 5% below similar roles

Typical $78k–$107k, from 12 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)

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 GD&T, Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Responsibilities

Dimensional Management: Assist in cross functional development of assembly datum schemes, shim management, and adjustments to meet GD&T requirements. Tooling & Process Support: Assist senior engineers with the design review, install, commissioning and validation of tooling fi xtures. Perform regular audits of equipment conditions and participate in troubleshooting production issues to improve tooling. Problem Solving: Root Cause builds issues of the product in a data driven way to improve form, fi t and fi nish by employing problem solving techniques. Drive improvements of body-in-white accuracy through the launch and ramp phase of the product. Data Analysis & Reporting: Oversee Measurement routines of inline and offl ine metrology systems at Rivian. Assist in the analysis of dimensional data (measurement systems, CMM reports, etc.) to identify trends. Documentation: Assist in the creation and maintenance of tooling certifi cation reports, Tool Repeatability, PLP documentation, and PFMEAs. Collaboration: Translate complex dimensional data from manufacturing issues into actionable insights for product design requirements.

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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 The Manufacturing Engineer supports the Body Manufacturing Engineering team in designing, launching, and improving world-class body manufacturing systems. This role focuses on supporting daily dimensional management, tooling validation, and process stability. You will work on the manufacturing fl oor in our Normal, IL plant, assisting senior engineers with data analysis, fi xture adjustments, and process improvements to ensure high-quality vehicle production. This role is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to a Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering. No Visa Sponsorship

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