Driveline Design Release Engineer — Halfshafts & CV Joints

Rivian; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 125,800 - 157,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Rivian in Plymouth, Michigan, seeks a Design Release Engineer for halfshafts and spline shaft design. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of halfshaft assemblies, CV joints, and splined components—from requirements through validation and production launch.

Collaborate with NVH, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, Quality and Tier-1 suppliers to deliver high-performance driveline solutions. The role requires 5+ years in automotive driveline design, CAD proficiency (CATIA V5/V6, NX or Creo), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience in automotive driveline, chassis, or powertrain systems (specifically focused on halfshafts, prop shafts, or power transmission shafts).
• CAD Proficiency in major automotive CAD software (e.g., CATIA V5/V6, NX, or Creo).
• Deep understanding of CV joint kinematics, spline standards (ANSI/ISO/DIN), structural mechanics, and fatigue analysis.
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack-ups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, packaging, and engineering release of halfshaft assemblies, CV joints, boots, tripods, and splined connections (inboard and outboard).
• Conduct 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting (Preferred), GD&T applications, and tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Optimize spline geometries for torque capacity, fatigue life, wear prevention, and ease of assembly.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

NX

Creo

Job description

Rivian in Plymouth, Michigan, seeks a Design Release Engineer for halfshafts and spline shaft design. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of halfshaft assemblies, CV joints, and splined components—from requirements through validation and production launch.

Collaborate with NVH, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, Quality and Tier-1 suppliers to deliver high-performance driveline solutions. The role requires 5+ years in automotive driveline design, CAD proficiency (CATIA V5/V6, NX or Creo), and