Process
Medium to difficult.
Focused on prior work experience and situational questions on manufacturing.
The interview has three stages:
- Recruiter
- Hiring manager
- Panel interview
(5-6 hrs)
Questions
Time when you overcame a challenging situation in a project.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Rivian Manufacturing Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
Rivian's interview process for their Manufacturing Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive45%
Neutral15%
Negative40%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rivian's Manufacturing Engineer interview process in United States.
Rivian Work Experiences
3.0
Lots to learn
Manufacturing Engineer • Former Employee
October 15, 2023
Pros: Good company for fresh grads
Cons: Workload is a bit too much.
4.0
Good company overall
Manufacturing Engineer • Current Employee
Plymouth, Michigan, United States
June 27, 2025
Pros: Promising future if the cards are played right.
Cons: Very volatile with high turnover.
5.0
Good foundations for a great company
Manufacturing Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
March 1, 2022
Pros: Work/Life Balance
Inclusive culture
A lot of autonomy
Great CEO and C-suite
Cons: A lot of travel if you work at the plant but live in a remote office (as expected).
Growing pains – the hiring surge makes it difficult to find the right people to answer certain questions.
- 3.0Lots to learnManufacturing Engineer • Former EmployeeOctober 15, 2023Pros: Good company for fresh gradsCons: Workload is a bit too much.
- 4.0Good company overallManufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeePlymouth, Michigan, United StatesJune 27, 2025Pros: Promising future if the cards are played right.Cons: Very volatile with high turnover.
- 5.0Good foundations for a great companyManufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMarch 1, 2022Pros: Work/Life Balance Inclusive culture A lot of autonomy Great CEO and C-suiteCons: A lot of travel if you work at the plant but live in a remote office (as expected). Growing pains – the hiring surge makes it difficult to find the right people to answer certain questions.
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