Thread regarding Rivian Automotive, Inc layoffs

Rivian cuts dozens on manufacturing team ahead of R2 launch

Rivian has laid off around 140 employees, or roughly 1% of its workforce, as it prepares for the launch of its more affordable R2 SUV in 2026, TechCrunch has learned.

The cuts were mostly made to Rivian’s manufacturing team and have been ongoing since Wednesday, according to multiple former employees who were granted anonymity to speak about the layoffs. Some employees were told that the company was eliminating roles that created “process inefficiencies.”

https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/26/rivian-cuts-dozens-on-manufacturing-team-ahead-of-r2-launch/

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  • Rivian laid off about 140 employees, roughly 1% of its workforce, mainly from the manufacturing team as it prepares to launch the R2 SUV in 2026.
  • The layoffs are part of efforts to improve operational efficiency, with some roles cut due to “process inefficiencies.”
  • Affected workers were encouraged to apply for other roles within the company.
  • Rivian began 2025 with more than 14,800 employees and had previously cut 10% of staff in early 2024 and another 1% in April 2024.
  • The R2 SUV is expected to be a more affordable model and is central to Rivian’s upcoming production strategy.
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Just the beginning of the end

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@OP More on the rivian layoffs and what is happening with vw
https://thejobchicksinsideredge.substack.com/p/rivians-rally-cry-has-a-deadline

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