About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary We are seeking an influential and highly experienced Lead Process, Methods, and Tool Engineer to act as the technical authority for our Electric/Electronic (E/E) hardware development processes and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools. As a key technical leader at RV Tech, you will be at the heart of our mission to develop cutting-edge E/E hardware (ECUs) for both Rivian and the Volkswagen Group brands. In this role, you will establish critical processes, methods and tools that enables seamless and efficient collaboration across these distinct automotive partners. A key aspect of this role is to define our process and data requirements in close collaboration with the business and govern their implementation within the PLM environment, which is operated and provisioned by our strategic partner, Rivian IT. You will act as the principal authority, ensuring our processes and the partner-provided PLM toolchain are architected to support multi-brand development, ensuring alignment with our strategic engineering objectives and achieving a high level of maturity. Responsibilities Strategy & Technical Leadership: Define and own the long-term vision, strategy, and technical roadmap for E/E development processes, methods, and data governance, with a core focus on enabling multi-brand collaboration. Act as the lead subject matter expert and technical authority for all E/E process and tool initiatives, providing expert guidance to engineering teams and senior leadership. Champion innovation by identifying, evaluating, and advocating for the adoption of next-generation methodologies and standards to enhance engineering quality across all partner projects. Process & Tool Governance for Multi-Brand Collaboration: Architect and enforce a comprehensive governance framework for all E/E development processes, specifically designed to manage the complexities of developing hardware for both Rivian and Volkswagen Group brands. Author and own the definitive business and technical requirements for the PLM toolchain. Work directly with Rivian IT to ensure their provisioned solutions are robust enough to support secure, multi-tenant collaboration and data exchange. Design and govern standardized data models, access controls, and workflows that facilitate parallel development while protecting the intellectual property of each partner. Conduct regular audits and assessments to measure adherence to established processes and the effectiveness of the toolchain in the multi-brand context. Stakeholder Management & Partner Alignment: Serve as the primary technical liaison between our internal engineering teams, our counterparts at Rivian and Volkswagen brands, and our partner's IT organization (Rivian IT). Build consensus and drive alignment on unified process strategies across all engineering disciplines and with senior leadership through influence and data-driven recommendations. Develop and deliver strategic communications and training materials to ensure organizational understanding and adoption of the governed cross-brand collaboration processes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree is preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of experience in E/E systems development, with a significant portion in a senior technical role focused on process architecture, systems engineering, or PLM strategy. Direct experience in designing and governing processes for cross-company, multi-brand, or joint venture engineering environments is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership capacity, driving large-scale engineering initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority. Experience working directly with external partners, vendors, or service providers to define technical requirements and oversee solution delivery is essential. Expert-level knowledge of E/E development lifecycles (e.g., V-Model) and deep familiarity with industry standards (ISO 26262). Deep expertise in the architecture and application of PLM toolchains (e.g., Dassault 3DX, Siemens Teamcenter). Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders from different corporate cultures. Pay Disclosure Salary Range for Northern California Based Applicants: $173,000 - $216,300 per year (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. 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