Mechanical Design Engineer

2 days ago


Irvine, California, United States Rivian Full time
About Rivian

Rivian is a pioneering company that aims to revolutionize the automotive industry with its innovative electric adventure vehicles. Our mission is to create a sustainable future for generations to come.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for developing body structures that meet our high standards for quality, safety, and performance.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop high-performance body structures (Body-In-White) that meet our team's, customers', and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with our studio engineering team to find technical solutions that achieve their visions.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to package components and meet related performance targets and requirements.
  • Develop engineering solutions that meet requirements for vehicle safety, durability, and NVH.
  • Create, document, and sign off engineering release documents (such as 2D and 3D drawings, and DVP).
  • Manage program-specific timing, DFMEA, and DVP action items.
  • Meet cost, weight, and tooling investment targets for responsible parts.
  • Work closely with manufacturing to deliver a design that can be produced at supplier and Rivian plants.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 4+ years of structural engineering foundation experience (automotive OEM/supplier experience, university race team leadership role, etc).
  • Experience working through a full product lifecycle from design through launch.
  • 4+ years working with the occupant compartment- pillars, cross members, roof, cargo box, etc. and underbody- rails, floor pans, bumpers, etc.
  • Previous success working with stamped and spot-welded structures.
  • Hands-on development with both steel and aluminum structures.
  • Good collaborative and teamwork skills.
  • Desire to make an impact on the earth's sustainability.
  • Curiosity to challenge convention and continuously ask Why and How would I?
  • Passion to continuously evolve and improve your own skills and capabilities.
Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for California-Based Applicants: $107,000 - $134,800 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premium.

Company Statements

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [insert email address].

Rivian may collect, use, and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (Candidate Personal Data). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security, and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing, and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background, and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory, and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

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Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third-party application services.


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