Rivian Confirms Manufacturing Layoffs Ahead of R2 Launch
- Rivian has laid off around 140 employees, roughly 1% of its workforce, to prepare for the launch of its R2 SUV in 2026, as learned by TechCrunch.
- The layoffs mainly affected Rivian's manufacturing team and were described as efforts to eliminate roles that created 'process inefficiencies.'
- Rivian confirmed the layoffs in an email, stating that affected employees are encouraged to apply for other open positions within the company.
- Rivian has previously made cuts, including a 10% reduction in early 2024, and another layoff of about 1% of staff in April 2024.
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Rivian confirms manufacturing layoffs ahead of R2 launch
Rivian Automotive has laid off roughly 150 salaried manufacturing workers to "improve operational efficiency" ahead of the scheduled launch of the company's newest model next year, the company confirmed.
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