Senior Fasteners Engineer - Supplier & CAD Lead

Rivian Automotive; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking an experienced engineer to own end-to-end technical support for Standard Components, interfacing with suppliers, managing drawings, revisions, PPAP, and production-change implementations across Rivian's manufacturing ecosystem.

You will coordinate with Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing, ensuring part-number alignment, supplier documentation, and readiness for production in Plymouth MI, Tustin CA, or Normal IL.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a fasteners, mechanical, materials, quality, or supply chain engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or other relevant field.
• Experience with CAD/PLM software and methods, such as CATIA/ENOVIA, for editing and release of 3D/2D part drawings.
• Expertise with industry standards and the ability to author in-house fastener and fastener installation specs/standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical supplier interface for Standard Components and lead supplier technical reviews.
• Manage engineering drawings, CAD, redlines, and revision release.
• Control part-number, suffix, supersession, and configuration alignment.
• Define and review PPAP, deviation, certification, and supplier-quality requirements.
• Review supplier PPAP packages, dimensional layouts, deviation requests, material/coating certifications, and hydrogen-embrittlement documentation.

Skills

Fastener design

Automotive experience

Documentation & release

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

CATIA/ENOVIA CAD/PLM

Job description

Rivian is seeking an experienced engineer to own end-to-end technical support for Standard Components, interfacing with suppliers, managing drawings, revisions, PPAP, and production-change implementations across Rivian's manufacturing ecosystem.

You will coordinate with Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing, ensuring part-number alignment, supplier documentation, and readiness for production in Plymouth MI, Tustin CA, or Normal IL.