Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Sr. Manager, Supplier Excellence
$159K–$219K
Irvine, California · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted May 7, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in product development or volume manufacturing, specifically within high-rate production environments and PCBA manufacturing.
- Education
- BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or an equivalent technical field.
About the job
Leads supplier quality and technical problem-solving for contract manufacturers, supporting electronic modules from early development through launch and high-volume production.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement quality practices and procedures to improve contract manufacturer performance.
- Investigate production and launch issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective improvements with internal teams and suppliers.
- Conduct VDA audits, oversee PPA and RGA requirements, and track quality and timing KPIs and production risks.
What they ask for
- BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or an equivalent technical field.
- 10+ years in product development or volume manufacturing, specifically in high-rate production environments and PCBA manufacturing.
- Deep understanding of automotive PPAP, DFMEA, FMEA, metrology, inspection methods/equipment, VDA 6.3, and the RGA framework.
- Proven experience managing contract manufacturers and driving manufacturing KPIs.
Nice to have
- IPC-610 certification is a significant plus.
- Experience managing lean engineering teams in high-growth or startup-style environments.
Pay
$159.2K – $218.9K (base salary)
Tools
PPAP, DFMEA, FMEA, Metrology, VDA 6.3, RGA, IPC-610, PCBA
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