Early Career - Material Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Rivian in California seeks a Materials Engineer to join the Vehicle Hardware Engineering team. You will drive development of materials from concept to production, focusing on sustainability, durability and cleanability while aligning with Rivian’s engineering standards.

You will collaborate across product development, supplier quality, and purchasing teams to approve materials, manage multiple projects, and communicate across sites and time zones. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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, polymeric films, fabrics/textiles, composites, and natural fibers.
• Proven experience with managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and vendors.
• First-class communication skills, including across sites & time zones to a wide range of audiences.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

First-principles thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Google Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Us

Rivianis 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