Role SummaryImpressive designs achieve balance between functionality, manufacturability and serviceability. You are the driving force behind optimizing Design for Manufacturing and Assembly of Rivian's future products, ensuring we can manufacture efficiently, safely, and sustainably. You will work closely with product design, virtual engineering, equipment and integration teams to dissect every part, and leave your fingerprints across both design and manufacturing. This opening will be located at our Irvine, CA facility and reports directly to an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Responsibilities- Conduct DFMA studies at a part, assembly, and system level to provide design feedback
- Lead static and kinematic studies to simulate assembly and equipment interactions
- Drive content reduction, assembly simplification, and build-in-quality
- Lead PFMEA, build sequence, and process layout development; host new product virtual builds with cross functional teams
- Support prototype and design validation builds: design and deliver proto manufacturing tooling, prepare bill of process, lead manufacturing trials, etc.
- Support manufacturing validations builds at Rivian's manufacturing plants, working closely with factory integration and equipment teams
- Actively engaged in value engineering, challenge assumptions and break the status quo
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field
- 7+ years of experience in an engineering role related to DFMA, product optimization, manufacturing process or equipment development
- Knowledge in manufacturing and industrial engineering principles (OEE, cycle time analysis, DVA, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, ergonomics, DOE, quality control, equipment selection, return on investment, error proofing, supply chain & logistics)
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using first principles, challenge assumptions and biased towards action
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with cross functional teams
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working within 2D & 3D CAD environments and various engineering tools
Pay DisclosureThe salary range for this role is $137,800-$172,200 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.
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 12/1/2026.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. 
