Sr. Service Parts Quality Engineer
Rivian · Shepherdsville, KY
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $86k–$107k
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Rivian (automotive) in Shepherdsville, KY.
- They ask for
- 7+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Supplier quality, CATIA / NX
- Base pay
- $86k–$107k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Kentucky: typical posted base $86k–$166k. This one lists $86k–$107k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 29 quality engineer openings in Kentucky, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live quality postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 83%
- SPC 59%
- FMEA 59%
- Control plans 45%
- ✓ Supplier quality 45%
- PPAP 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Rivian in Shepherdsville
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Responsibilities
Responds to the supplier quality issues by implementing containment actions and starting the initial problem-solving process. Follows up and holds suppliers accountable for completing root cause and preventative actions for containments, and supplier chargebacks as applicable Acts as onsite liaison for part quality issues, supplier visits, rework
requirements
for the Part Distribution Centers Leads cross-functional discussions effectively and efficiently to address suspect parts and associated corrective actions, providing visibility to affected parties Works with PDC teams to ensure proper communication of issues, execution, and accountability of service level agreements Has expertise in supply chain management, understanding supply and demand of needed products for the service network and escalates risks to affected teams Ensure key metrics are met and reports on achievement of targets as related to the PDC and service part quality
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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 Utilizing Rivian processes based on industry standards from market leaders in automotive quality, the Service Part Quality Engineer (SPQE) will work directly with the parts, quality, field, production and Product Development teams to address non-conforming material concerns in the incoming receiving and shipping areas of the service network. Service Part Quality Engineers will research suspect population of non-conforming material, develop inspection criteria and procedures with estimated labor time, and follow-up with the service network to complete inspections in a timely manner. Dependent on the issue, the SPQEs will lead problem solving principles to establish clean points, corrective actions, and containment plans; as applicable, SPQEs will pursue chargeback for issues that are found to be supplier fault. This role requires cross-functional leadership to determine actions internal and external to Rivian This is an individual contributor role, and the position is located at Rivian Part Distribution Center in either Shepherdsville, KY., Carneys Point, NJ, or Haslet, TX