Rivian, alongside state and local officials, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new manufacturing site in Stanton Springs, Georgia. The facility is projected to create 7,500 direct jobs by 2030, in addition to 2,000 construction jobs and nearly 8,000 indirect jobs across the region.
The multibillion-dollar project will build Rivian’s next generation of vehicles, including the midsize R2 SUV and R3 crossover. Vehicle production is expected to begin in 2028 following the first phase of construction in 2026.
At full buildout, the site is designed for an annual production capacity of up to 400,000 vehicles, requiring large-scale automation, advanced robotics, and tightly integrated supply chains.
From an engineering perspective, the project highlights challenges of scaling new vehicle platforms, introducing new manufacturing architectures, and managing power and resource demands across a nearly 2,000-acre site. The facility is expected to employ modern construction methods and environmental management practices, including site sustainability measures and renewable energy integration.
Rivian is also working with universities, technical colleges, and regional institutions to establish training programs that will prepare engineers and technicians to support the plant’s future workforce.
On September 14, a community event welcomed nearly 1,000 residents to the Stanton Springs site, underscoring the facility’s long-term role as both a regional employer and an engineering hub for advanced EV manufacturing.
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