Lead Data Analyst, Manufacturing Operations Careers at Rivian - Normal, Illinois

Role Overview

Rivian is revolutionizing the electric vehicle industry with our mission to keep the world adventurous forever. We're seeking a visionary Lead Data Analyst, Manufacturing Operations to join our Plant Controllership program in Normal, Illinois. This senior individual contributor role drives the strategy and execution for real-time cost convergence, shop-floor telemetry integration, and groundbreaking "financial digital twin" architecture.

Leverage Rivian's vast operational data to pioneer predictive FP&A products in a fast-paced EV production environment. Redefine manufacturing unit economics by integrating MES, SCADA, labor dynamics, and material flow into live financial models. Lead industry-first "preventative financial maintenance" algorithms detecting yield loss before month-end.

Why this matters: Bridge controllership with data science to deliver safer capital allocation, granular BOM-level insights, and "cost-per-second" platforms. Shape next-gen KPIs linking physical production to P&L outcomes with Plant Directors and C-Suite.

Key Responsibilities at Rivian

• Lead manufacturing analytics strategy across Plant Controllership and Operations Finance functions.
• Design and deploy scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines and ML algorithms for automated root cause analysis of financial variances (scrap, usage, labor).
• Measure financial impact of operational constraints—bottleneck uptime, micro-stoppages, OEE fluctuations across vehicle programs.
• Build cost-monitoring products aligned with SAP S/4HANA, MES, Kronos—including granular Hours Per Vehicle (HPV) and First Pass Yield (FPY) attribution.
• Conduct deep profitability and contribution margin analysis using high-frequency operational data.
• Act as technical leader bridging shop floor events to financial ledger outcomes across Finance, Data, Operations.
• Optimize month-end close and forecasting with resilient dashboards in Databricks, Hex, Tableau.
• Mentor Plant Finance team, establishing coding standards for financial data engineering.
• Develop predictive cost innovation and financial digital twin architecture.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years progressive experience in data analytics, BI, or financial systems in Manufacturing/Industrial Finance.
• Deep manufacturing cost accounting: Standard Costing, BOM explosion, WIP valuation, absorption logic.
• Proven leadership architecting analytics platforms solving complex operations problems.
• Expert SQL (Window functions, CTEs, optimization) and Python (Pandas, NumPy).
• Experience with ERP (SAP S/4HANA preferred), MES, Kronos integration.
• Strong executive communication translating technical findings to strategic guidance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automotive or high-volume EV manufacturing experience.
• Modern data stack: Databricks, Spark, dbt.
• Master's in Engineering, Finance, Computer Science.
• Passion for sustainable manufacturing and zero-defect data cultures.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $125,800 - $157,200 annually for Normal, IL (based on experience). Actual compensation determined by qualifications and location.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Competitive base salary with performance bonuses
• Health, dental, vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Generous PTO and flexible scheduling
• Employee stock purchase program
• Rivian vehicle discounts
• Professional development tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness and wellness programs
• Free EV charging stations

Why Join Rivian?

Join a team that's challenging what's possible in EV manufacturing. Rivian isn't just building electric adventure vehicles—we're protecting the outdoors for future generations. Work with diverse, courageous innovators in a rapidly scaling production environment.

Normal, Illinois plant represents cutting-edge sustainable manufacturing. Lead transformative analytics initiatives impacting P&L directly. Collaborate with C-Suite, Plant Directors, and cross-functional teams driving mobility innovation.

Our culture celebrates curiosity, outdoor passion, and bold problem-solving. Enjoy adventure-focused perks while advancing your career in high-impact data leadership.

How to Apply

Ready to redefine manufacturing analytics at Rivian? Apply now for the Lead Data Analyst, Manufacturing Operations role in Normal, Illinois. Submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your manufacturing analytics experience, SQL/Python expertise, and controllership background.

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We review applications on a rolling basis—don't wait to join our mission!