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Sr. Powertrain Production Engineer

Rivian · Normal, IL

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

The role in 30 seconds

A senior production role at Rivian (automotive) in Normal, IL.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
Root cause, FMEA, APQP, GD&T
Base pay
$99k–$123k

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

Production Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $100k–$150k. This one lists $99k–$123k.

Median of the low and high ends of 17 live postings that list pay, out of 33 production 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 32 other live production postings in Illinois.

Base pay
About 11% below similar roles

Typical $100k–$150k, from 16 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 48%
  • Team leadership 33%
  • ✓ Root cause 27%
  • Six Sigma 27%
  • 5S 27%
  • EHS / safety 27%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for FMEA, APQP, GD&T, Union environment, 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 Normal

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Responsibilities

General Description: Has an overall knowledge of the electric Powertrain. Can perform activities of design, testing, development and release for new or improved products. Has capability to digest, review and interpret the manufacturing data to yield desired outcomes, can use AI/ML tools. Has capability to perform trend analysis for key process/characteristics impacting Product quality. CAD proficiency required- ability to understand/interpret design models into meaningful troubleshooting. Gear train knowledge/skills preferred Ability to read and interpret gear GMM (Klingelnberg & Gleason) charts. Ability to read and interpret gear prints. Understanding of common gear and bearing architecture strategies. Understanding of common gear defects in the automotive environment. Understanding of gear assembly, into drive units, best practices. High level understanding of gear NVH. Role and

Responsibilities

Maintain Product Integrity Multidisciplinary Team Cooperation and Coordination BOM Creation Stack-Up Analysis Risk evaluation for engineering changes/deviations Support new program/engineering changes/launch Implement engineering changes proposed by suppliers Support Manufacturing Process Changes Point of contact for suppliers (design related discussions) VAVE support

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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 In this position, you will be the liaison between Series Engineering and Operations & Manufacturing Engineering for Driveline Production lines and the General Assembly of our Electric drive units. The job opening will be located at our Normal, Illinois facility and report directly to the Sr. Manager, Powertrain Production Programs.

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