Interior Engineer

Rivian Automotive LLC; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative automotive company is seeking an experienced automotive interior system engineer in Livonia, Michigan. The role involves executing the design of interior systems, achieving performance and cost targets, and developing CAD models. The ideal candidate will hold a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and have over 5 years of relevant experience, including working with regulatory requirements. Join us to contribute to exceptional automotive products.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive interior system engineering, including full product lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements.
• Proficient with standard 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Execute the technical details and design of interior systems.
• Research and achieve targets for performance, quality, cost, and weight.
• Design and develop 3D CAD models for interior components.

Skills

Automotive interior system engineering

3D CAD (CATIA V5/V6)

Regulatory knowledge

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Execute the technical details and design of Rivian's interior systems from intitial concept through production as a key member of our Interior System team, led by the Interior System Manager
• Research, establish, and achieve targets for performance, quality, cost, investment, and weight
• Analyze Class A surfaces and work iteratively with designers to instill production feasibility and ensure coordination with interrelated vehicle systems
• Design and develop 3D CAD models for interior system components from Class A surface models in CATIA V5
• Maintain component and subsystem BOMs and manage data releases in accordance with program milestones
• Interpret CAE analyses for strength, durability, and impact simulations and apply design improvements
• Work hard, exceed expectations, challenge industry conventions, and relentlessly strive to make Rivian products truly exceptional

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in automotive interior system engineering, including at least one full product lifecycle from concept through production
• Working knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements
• Proficient with standard 3D CAD software, preferably CATIA V5/V6