Audit Associate Jobs in Normal, IL (NOW HIRING)

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

Rivian is seeking an Audit Technician to support execution of the internal audit program and help ensure ongoing compliance with the Quality Management System. This role will perform assigned audits, collect and document objective evidence, identify gaps to requirements, and support timely follow-up of corrective actions. The Audit Technician will work closely with the Lead Audit Technician, process owners, and cross-functional teams to help strengthen process discipline and audit readiness across the organization.

This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented auditing professional with manufacturing or quality systems experience and a practical understanding of IATF 16949. The ideal candidate is organized, objective, and comfortable engaging with teams on the floor and in support functions to assess compliance and process effectiveness.

• Audit Execution
• Conduct assigned process, product, layered, and system audits in accordance with the internal audit schedule and established audit methods.
• Review procedures, work instructions, records, and other relevant documentation before and during audits.
• Gather and document objective evidence through observation, interviews, and record review.
• Identify and clearly document nonconformities, observations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in opening and closing meetings and communicate findings in a professional and factual manner.

• Audit Reporting and Follow-Up
• Prepare timely, accurate, and complete audit reports using approved templates and systems.
• Track assigned findings and follow-up actions to support timely closure.
• Verify implementation of corrective actions as assigned and escalate overdue or ineffective actions.
• Maintain organized audit records and support audit metric reporting.
• Support preparation and logistics for external, customer, and certification audits when needed.

• QMS and Compliance Support
• Support compliance to Rivian’s Quality Manual, internal procedures, and other applicable requirements through routine audit activity.
• Help identify process gaps, trends, and repeat issues that may indicate broader systemic concerns.
• Provide practical feedback to process owners and escalate concerns through the Lead Audit Technician or QMS leadership as appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement of audit checklists, templates, and standard work.

• High school diploma or GED required; or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience in internal auditing, quality, manufacturing, inspection, compliance, or a related operational role.
• Prior audit experience required; degree not required.
• Basic understanding of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or comparable quality management system requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures, records, forms, and manufacturing or quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings accurately and objectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across functions.
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace and Jira

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in automotive, EV manufacturing, or a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Internal auditor training or exposure to formal audit methods.
• Experience with corrective action follow-up and verification.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as 5 Why, process flow review, and basic risk-based thinking.
• Experience working in production, quality assurance, or manufacturing support environments

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.

Rivian 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.

Rivian 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. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process: To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role.

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• High school diploma or GED required; or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience in internal auditing, quality, manufacturing, inspection, compliance, or a related operational role.
• Prior audit experience required; degree not required.
• Basic understanding of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or comparable quality management system requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures, records, forms, and manufacturing or quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings accurately and objectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across functions.
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace and Jira

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in automotive, EV manufacturing, or a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Internal auditor training or exposure to formal audit methods.
• Experience with corrective action follow-up and verification.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as 5 Why, process flow review, and basic risk-based thinking.
• Experience working in production, quality assurance, or manufacturing support environments