Early Career - Material Engineer II

Rivian; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Rivian in Irvine, California, is seeking a Materials Engineer to drive development of advanced materials from concept to volume production. You will collaborate with product teams to deliver sustainable, durable components and support materials validation and supplier engagement.

We value first-principles problem solving, strong communication across sites, and a passion for outdoors with a focus on sustainability. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Drive material prototyping & development in partnership with the product development team.
• Lead advanced materials development with focus on sustainability initiatives and durability.
• Drive root cause analysis for production issues related to materials across sites and vendors.
• Provide materials modeling inputs for digital validation.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineering and Purchasing for supplier development.

Skills

Materials engineering

Mechanical engineering

Vendor management

Cross-site communication

Root cause analysis

Sustainability

Google Suite

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

As a member of Rivian's Vehicle Hardware Engineering team you will be an intrinsic part of shaping new and exciting products - you will develop from concept and into volume production while driving the creation of sustainable, impactful and world class performing parts. The Vehicle Hardware Engineering is a place to be innovative and creative while contributing to a culture of trust and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive material prototyping & development in partnership with the product development team.
• Complete engineering approval of program materials as part of the Materials Engineering Validation process.
• Author Rivian Materials Standards and Rivian Testing Specifications.
• Lead advanced materials development with a focus on sustainability initiatives, improved durability and cleanability.
• Drive root cause analysis for ongoing production issues related to materials, working directly with Tiers and Materials Vendors.
• Provide materials modeling inputs for digital validation.
• Work in conjunction with Supplier Quality Engineering and Purchasing teams for supplier development.
• Demonstrate curiosity and high learning agility.
• Exhibit "Rivian Compass" values in everything you do.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 1-3+ years of materials development industry experience, preferred
• Multi-disciplined experiences in automotive plastics, deco materials (plated, Aluminum wood), polymeric films, fabrics / textiles, composites, and natural fibers.
• Proven experience with managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and vendors.
• First-class communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across multiple sites & time zones to a wide range of audiences.
• A demonstrated ability to solve problems using a first-principles approach.
• Highly organized and detail oriented in documentation, report writing, and data cross functional data management.
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
• Sound commercial and financial awareness.
• Google suite proficiency.
• Ability for 10% travel including weekends and extended periods, as well as capability for international travel

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: The salary range for this role is $85,600-$107,000 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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