Role Summary

Keep the world adventurous forever by joining the team creating the next generation of electric adventure vehicle interiors. You will be a member of a diverse and dynamic team implementing cutting-edge technology and driving innovation across the industry. As a Senior Design and Release Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and launch of high-complexity sub-systems, such as Center Consoles or Door Trim assemblies, from initial concept through production validation.

Responsibilities
• Studio Interface: Lead the engineering interface with the Rivian Design Studio, developing and simplifying complex engineering criteria to communicate surface requests and technical constraints effectively.
• Design & Engineering: Create and manage 3D geometric designs and 2D drawings using Catia V6, ensuring designs meet "First Principles" and rigorous fit-and-finish standards.
• Technical Analysis: Understand and apply moldflow, formability (desired), and wrapping software (desired) analysis to anticipate impacts on part design, materials, and tooling.
• Virtual Validation: Independently utilize virtual analysis tools (e.g., SimSolid or Trim Development Tools) to develop parts optimized for durability and system performance.
• Problem Solving: Proactively lead direct root cause analysis (RCA) for component failures, collaborating with the Failure Analysis (FA) lab to implement permanent resolutions.
• Standardization: Create new basic standards and methodologies to improve design, test, and delivery processes within the Interior department.
• Supplier Management: Select best-fit suppliers through technical reviews and manage external partners to deliver high-quality components on schedule.
• Quality & Risk: Interpret and apply DFMEA categories to sub-systems, ensuring outputs are accurately cascaded to the Design Verification Plan (DVP).
• Mentorship: Actively participate in leadership discussions and provide guidance or mentorship to emerging talent employees

Qualifications
• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: 6-10 years of experience in Product Development, specifically within automotive interior commodities (Door Trim, Console, or Instrument Panels).
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of design fundamentals, system requirements establishment, and first-principles engineering.
• CAD Proficiency: Expert-level experience in Catia V6 modeling methodologies, including assembly development and 3D annotations.
• Technical Standards: Advanced understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Material Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to specify and argue for/against materials based on performance and manufacturing trade-offs.
• Project Leadership: Proven ability to work with minimum guidance on daily tasks and create high-level plans for project deliverables.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of automotive regulatory and certification requirements (FMVSS, ECE, etc.).

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $107,800 - $134,800 for California 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.

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.