Staff Mechanical Engineer - Restraints

Rivian Automotive; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Senior Restraints Engineer within the Interior Engineering team in California to lead the design and development of vehicle restraints from concept to production. You will collaborate with design studios, drive DFMEA, validate plans, and manage BOM using Enovia.

The role requires strong GD&T knowledge, Catia V6 experience, and a hands-on, cross-functional mindset to align with Rivian’s ambitious engineering goals and Compass values.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in an engineering discipline (Masters degree and significant experience is a plus).
• 10 years (preferred) of first-hand experience developing, validating, and launching restraints components or assemblies into automotive or equivalent systems.
• CAD design & manufacturing process experience.
• Eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a team.
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
• Eagerness to learn and excellent communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive evaluation and regulatory achievement.
• Ability to self-direct while managing ambiguity.
• Excellent understanding of GD&T standards.
• Understanding of FE analysis technique to drive design and optimization.
• Ability to conduct & drive the DFMEA process.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Curiosity and high learning agility.
• Ability to travel to vehicle and component launch locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of restraints for Rivian vehicles from concept through production that achieve performance, timingand commercial targets.
• Collaborate Closely with studio designers to achieve design themes.
• Lead the design and development of products in Catia V6 using generative shape design, part design, and sketcher workbench.
• Lead cross functional alignment ensuring seamless collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to align to broader company goals and drive success in area of responsibility.
• Lead the design and development of your engineering bill of materials and perform change management using Enovia as a part management tool.
• Lead the design and development of DFMEAs with the cross functional team and cascade dependencies to cross functional partners.
• Develop and execute Product Validation plans, coordinate validation activities, and sign off validation results.
• Exhibit "Rivian Compass" values in everything you do.

Skills

CAD design

GD&T

FE analysis

DFMEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors of Science in an engineering discipline

Tools

Catia V6

Enovia

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

As a member of Rivian’s Restraints team within the Interior Engineering team, you will play a key role in shaping innovation and impactful products from concept through volume production. Your contributions will help drive the development of high-performing and sustainable solutions. Seating Engineering is a place to be innovative and creative while contributing to a culture of trust and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of restraints for Rivian vehicles from concept through production that achieve performance, timingand commercial targets.


• Collaborate Closely with studio designers to achieve design themes.


• Lead the design and development of products in Catia V6 using generative shape design, part design, and sketcher workbench.


• Lead cross functional alignment ensuring seamless collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to align to broader company goals and drive success in area of responsibility.


• Lead the design and development of your engineering bill of materials and perform change management using Enovia as a part management tool.


• Lead the design and development of DFMEAs with the cross functional team and cascade dependencies to cross functional partners.


• Develop and execute Product Validation plans, coordinate validation activities, and sign off validation results.


• Exhibit "Rivian Compass" values in everything you do.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in an engineering discipline (Masters degree and significant experience is a plus).


• 10 years (preferred) of first-hand experience developing, validating, and launching restraints components or assemblies into automotive or equivalent systems.


• CAD design & manufacturing process experience.


• Eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a team.


• Strong understanding of engineering first principles.


• Eagerness to learn and excellent communication skills.


• Strong working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive evaluation and regulatory achievement.


• Ability to self-direct while managing ambiguity.


• Excellent understanding of GD&T standards.


• Understanding of FE analysis technique to drive design and optimization.


• Ability to conduct & drive the DFMEA process.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Curiosity and high learning agility.


• Ability to travel to vehicle and component launch locations.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $137,800 - $182,520 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.

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