Rivian cuts dozens on manufacturing team ahead of R2 launch

Group 1 - Rivian has laid off approximately 140 employees, representing about 1% of its workforce, as part of preparations for the launch of its R2 SUV in 2026 [1] - The layoffs primarily affected Rivian's manufacturing team and were initiated to address "process inefficiencies" [1] - The company confirmed the layoffs and stated that affected employees are encouraged to apply for other positions within the organization [1] Group 2 - At the beginning of the year, Rivian had over 14,800 employees in North America and Europe, as reported in its annual filing with the SEC [2] - The company has implemented multiple workforce reductions in recent years, including a 10% cut in early 2024 and another layoff of around 1% in April 2024 [2]