Sr. Resident Engineer - Chassis

Rivian; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an experienced engineer to join their dynamic team in launching and refining Chassis systems. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact for build issues, collaborating across departments to resolve challenges and drive continuous improvements. If you have a passion for engineering and problem-solving, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of electric adventure vehicles. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible while ensuring quality and performance from prototype to production.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an engineering role related to Chassis manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of first-principles physics of the system.

Responsibilities

• Support launch activities and production ramp across Chassis systems.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts with a focus on quality and cost.

Skills

Problem-solving

Engineering expertise

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (Catia V6)

MS Office

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is 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

Join a dynamic team where you'll play a pivotal role in launching and refining Chassis systems, ensuring quality and performance from prototype to production. As the first point of contact for build issues, you'll collaborate cross-functionally to resolve challenges, drive continuous improvements, and contribute to the success of multiple vehicle programs. If you're a problem-solver with strong engineering expertise and a passion for innovation, this is your chance to make a real impact!

Responsibilities

• Support launch activities and production ramp across Chassis systems.
• Communicate effectively across various internal groups
• Be the first point of contact for all issues found on the builds and resolve, calling in support from the DREs and Managers when required.
• Responsible for delivery of Chassis engineering requirements from the prototype phase through to stable production.
• Represent Chassis Engineering with the plant team during launch, maintaining strong inter-departmental relationships amongst the other teams.
• Apply broad engineering knowledge and expertise to resolve problems during Prototype and Production builds.
• Ensure lessons from robust root cause actions are being driven back to core and advanced engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in all areas of engineering management with a clear focus on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Evaluate braking, steering, ride, and handling attributes in production vehicles both subjectively and objectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 4+ years of experience in an engineering role related to Chassis manufacturing equipment
  and process
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• CAD design experience for your Chassis commodity including an excellent understanding of those systems & components which surround & interface to your commodity - Catia V6 experience is preferred.
• Experience delivering multiple vehicle programs to production, with specific experience in Chassis commodities
• Desire to work in a cross functional team to understand and resolve complex production
  concerns.
• Able to drive and solve complex problems, using advanced problem-solving techniques
  to determine containment, root cause analysis, countermeasure, and lessons learned.
• A strong understanding of the first-principles physics of your system - the loads, forces,
  overall function of the system and key attributes.
• CATIA V6, PC literate and proficient with the use of MS Office products.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range Illinois Based Applicants: $98,500-$123,100 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

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.

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