Rivian

Dimensional Engineer

Rivian$78K — $97K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field with at least 2 years of experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Hands-on experience with fixture designs and datum strategies.
  • In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Manufacturing experience focusing on automotive components such as BIW or drivetrain parts.
  • Results-oriented with a strong quality mindset.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

  • Improve vehicles' dimensional performance throughout their lifecycle.
  • Define and achieve dimensional engineering performance objectives for fit and finish.
  • Monitor internal and external dimensional KPIs effectively.
  • Support validation processes and lead variation reduction for body shop geometries.
  • Conduct interior and exterior dimensional validations with tools like gauges and Cubes.
  • Lead root cause analysis for dimensional issues and standardize corrective actions with suppliers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Access to a 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • Coverage effective from the first day for full-time employees.
  • Support for dependents up to age 26.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

The Dimensional Engineer is responsible for ensuring that vehicle components and assemblies meet dimensional quality targets throughout the product lifecycle. In this position you will lead dimensional control strategies to achieve fit, finish, and functional requirements across BIW, closures, and other major assemblies.

Responsibilities

  • Improve Dimensional performance of vehicles throughout the product life cycle
  • Dimensional engineering PQ build objectives (Fit & Finish) of the final vehicle
  • Internal and external dimensional KPI's. G&F PIST, BIW PIST, BIW Cp/Cpk, 3MIS, Pre-delivery inspection (PDI), Customer quality index (CQI), Craftsmanship audit
  • Support parts and system validation processes for all body geometry and proactively lead variation reduction efforts for the body shop (goal of achieving Cp/Cpk > 1.33 for all critical features and sustaining those levels through product life cycle)
  • Support Interior and exterior dimensional validation, using Cubes, Ring gauges & PCF's
  • Lead cross functional teams through Root cause analysis of dimensional issues in the plant, launch support & interfacing with suppliers to recommend and evaluate corrective actions and drive process standardization through documenting of projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related technical field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Hands-on experience with fixture designs, checking aids and datum strategies
  • Excellent knowledge of GD&T
  • Manufacturing/assembly experience with a focus on one or more of the following areas: Automotive Stamping, Body in White assemblies/subassemblies, Drivetrain castings/gears, Battery modules
  • Results driven with a Quality Mindset
  • Willingness to work in a strong cross-functional and collaborative environment

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for Illinois Based Applicants: The salary range for this role is $78,200 - $97,700 for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

Benefits Summary: We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than 6/5/2026.

About Rivian

Rivian is an American automaker and automotive technology company. Founded in 2009, the company develops vehicles, products and services related to sustainable transportation. Rivian has raised over $10.5 billion since 2019, with investments from Amazon, Ford, and Cox Automotive. The company's first two vehicles, the R1T and R1S, are electric vehicles that are expected to be released in 2021. Rivian has also announced plans to produce electric delivery vans for Amazon. The company has received praise for its focus on sustainability and its commitment to using recycled materials in its vehicles.
Learn more about Rivian
Size
10,000 employees
Market Cap
$16.8 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
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