Sr. Mechanical Engineer Interior Door Trim and Center Console

Rivian Automotive; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rivian Automotive seeks a Senior Design and Release Engineer to lead the design, development, and launch of high-complexity interior sub-systems for electric adventure vehicles. You will own concepts from initial design through production validation, collaborating with Design Studio and manufacturing teams to ensure top-notch fit, finish, and durability.

Ideal candidates will command Catia V6, Moldflow/validation methods, and strong root-cause analysis capabilities, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Lead engineering interface with the Rivian Design Studio to communicate surface requests and constraints effectively.
• Create and manage 3D geometric designs and 2D drawings using Catia V6.
• Apply moldflow, formability, and wrapping analysis to anticipate impacts on part design, materials, and tooling.
• Independently utilize virtual analysis tools to develop parts optimized for durability and system performance.
• Lead direct root cause analysis (RCA) for component failures with the FA lab.
• Create new basic standards and methodologies to improve design, test, and delivery processes within the Interior department.
• Select best-fit suppliers through technical reviews and manage external partners to deliver high-quality components on schedule.
• Interpret and apply DFMEA categories to sub-systems and cascade outputs to the Design Verification Plan (DVP).
• Mentor and guide emerging talent within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and launch of high-complexity sub-systems, such as Center Consoles or Door Trim assemblies, from concept through production validation.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure alignment with design intent and manufacturing feasibility.
• Drive design reviews and validation plans to ensure fit, finish, and durability targets are met.

Skills

Studio Interface

3D/2D Design

Moldflow Analysis

Virtual Validation

RCA

Standards & Processes

Supplier Management

DFMEA

Mentorship

Job description

About Rivian

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

Keep the world adventurous forever by joining the team creating the next generation of electric adventure vehicle interiors. You will be a member of a diverse and dynamic team implementing cutting-edge technology and driving innovation across the industry. As a Senior Design and Release Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and launch of high-complexity sub-systems, such as Center Consoles or Door Trim assemblies, from initial concept through production validation.

Responsibilities

Keep the world adventurous forever by joining the team creating the next generation of electric adventure vehicle interiors. You will be a member of a diverse and dynamic team implementing cutting-edge technology and driving innovation across the industry. As a Senior Design and Release Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and launch of high-complexity sub-systems, such as Center Consoles or Door Trim assemblies, from initial concept through production validation.

Qualifications

• Studio Interface: Lead the engineering interface with the Rivian Design Studio, developing and simplifying complex engineering criteria to communicate surface requests and technical constraints effectively.


• Design & Engineering: Create and manage 3D geometric designs and 2D drawings using Catia V6, ensuring designs meet \"First Principles\" and rigorous fit-and-finish standards.


• Technical Analysis: Understand and apply moldflow, formability (desired), and wrapping software (desired) analysis to anticipate impacts on part design, materials, and tooling.


• Virtual Validation: Independently utilize virtual analysis tools (e.g., SimSolid or Trim Development Tools) to develop parts optimized for durability and system performance.


• Problem Solving: Proactively lead direct root cause analysis (RCA) for component failures, collaborating with the Failure Analysis (FA) lab to implement permanent resolutions.


• Standardization: Create new basic standards and methodologies to improve design, test, and delivery processes within the Interior department.


• Supplier Management: Select best-fit suppliers through technical reviews and manage external partners to deliver high-quality components on schedule.


• Quality & Risk: Interpret and apply DFMEA categories to sub-systems, ensuring outputs are accurately cascaded to the Design Verification Plan (DVP).


• Mentorship: Actively participate in leadership discussions and provide guidance or mentorship to emerging talent employees

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $107,800 - $142,900 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.

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 or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy and Technology

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (\"Candidate Personal Data\"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process: To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role.

AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

Participation in AI profile matching is entirely voluntary. If you prefer that your profile not be used in this process, you can opt out at any time. Opting out means your profile will be excluded from automated matching and will not be surfaced for additional roles through this system. Your current application remains active and will not be affected in any way.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.