Process
The process was smooth and painless through a corporate recruiter who reached out to me early on in my search process. The hiring team asked all the right questions and coached me on what I needed to prepare for during the panel presentation.
Questions
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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
4.0
Prospects are high
Manufacturing Engineer • Current Employee
Normal, Illinois, United States
September 11, 2024
Pros: Talented Engineering and Marketing Team
Cons: More eyes from higher management are needed, and content reduction is required for vehicle cost reduction.
3.0
Not great, not terrible - weak leadership trickled down through all levels
Manufacturing Engineer • Former Employee
Detroit, Michigan, United States
September 13, 2023
Pros: Many talented engineers, a great product.
Cons: A lot of politics.
Folks overworked.
A lot of 'yes'-person leaders.
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.
- 4.0Prospects are highManufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeeNormal, Illinois, United StatesSeptember 11, 2024Pros: Talented Engineering and Marketing TeamCons: More eyes from higher management are needed, and content reduction is required for vehicle cost reduction.
- 3.0Not great, not terrible - weak leadership trickled down through all levelsManufacturing Engineer • Former EmployeeDetroit, Michigan, United StatesSeptember 13, 2023Pros: Many talented engineers, a great product.Cons: A lot of politics. Folks overworked. A lot of 'yes'-person leaders.
- 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.
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