Mechanical Design Engineer

4 weeks ago

Irvine, California, United States Rivian Full time
About Rivian

Rivian is a pioneering company that aims to keep the world adventurous forever. Our mission is to create emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles that inspire people to explore and protect the outdoors.

We're a team of innovators who challenge conventional thinking and seek new solutions to complex problems. Our diverse backgrounds and shared passion for sustainability drive us to create a better future for generations to come.

Role Summary

In this position, you will develop body structures that meet key team, customer, and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to find optimal solutions that meet all department needs.

Responsibilities
  • Design high-performance body structures (Body-In-White) that meet all key requirements
  • Collaborate with studio engineering to find technical solutions that achieve their visions
  • Work 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

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

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