Frank Klein

Former Chief Operations Officer, Rivian

Search every verified Frank Klein interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In an April 2023 video, Rivian Chief Operations Officer Frank Klein discussed the company's production of its new in-house developed Enduro motor at a facility in Normal, Illinois. Klein stated that the facility was built on a former parking lot in less than two years and that production of the Enduro motor began on February 3, 2023. He said the motor is more efficient and less expensive than Rivian's quad-motor setup, and that it will be offered in the company's EDV, R1T, and R1S vehicles, providing customers with a longer-range option. Klein noted that the company planned to produce 832 Enduro motors per day across two shifts. Klein expressed confidence in the production ramp-up, attributing the progress to collaboration across design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. He described the Enduro motor as a product that helps Rivian reduce material costs while offering a compelling product to customers. Klein also mentioned growing up on a family farm in Germany, where he worked driving a tractor and making wine.