Prototype Fabricator — Advanced Vehicle Projects

Rivian; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Fabrication Specialist to build prototype components and prototype vehicles. You’ll work closely with the fabrication team and engineers to bring parts from concept to reality, applying hands-on fabrication and problem-solving skills.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive fabrication, strong welding and metalworking,, CATIA V6 CAD knowledge preferred, and the ability to flex hours and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fabrication experience in the automotive industry.
• Valid driver license with clean record.
• Leadership and first principle problem solving mindset.
• Eagerness to make progress.
• Flexible hours to meet changing project demands.
• Strong welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Tube / chassis fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of shop tools and software.
• Proficiency with manual mill and lathe.
• Knowledge setting up surface plate with CMM.
• Strong automotive mechanical understanding.
• Strong technical and mechanical ability.
• Strong communication, multitasking, & inter-personal skills.
• Computer skills a plus (Gmail,Google Sheets, etc)
• CAD skills a plus (CATIA V6 preferred)
• 10% travel

Responsibilities

• Fabricate complex parts with a variety of different materials and processes (metals, composites, wood).
• Build parts and assemblies according to engineering drawings.
• Integrate with design engineers to create better parts and improve designs for prototype techniques.
• Work independently with the initiative to solve problems quickly.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to devise solutions to new problems.
• Create physical models with little background with a willingness to fail fast and iterate often.
• Build and assemble Prototype vehicles to meet stated requirements.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Gmail / Google Sheets

Tools

Manual mill

Lathe

CMM surface plate

CATIA V6

Shop tools & software

Job description

Rivian in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Fabrication Specialist to build prototype components and prototype vehicles. You’ll work closely with the fabrication team and engineers to bring parts from concept to reality, applying hands-on fabrication and problem-solving skills.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive fabrication, strong welding and metalworking,, CATIA V6 CAD knowledge preferred, and the ability to flex hours and travel up to 10%.