Staff Studio Engineer, Interior Systems Leader

Socket.dev; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity awards

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life/Disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Staff Studio Engineer to partner with Design, Surfacing, Engineering, and Manufacturing to turn vehicle themes into production-ready designs for interior components. You will own technical development, decisions, and release readiness across programs, with responsibilities spanning concept to launch.

You will lead engineering data management in ENOVIA/PLM, develop DFMEAs and validation plans, and drive cross-functional collaboration while maintaining design-for-manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Automotive, Product Design Engineering, or related discipline.
• Senior or lead Design & Release experience in automotive product development across concept, component, packaging, Studio Engineering, or style-sensitive products.
• Experience owning complex parts or sub-assemblies through multiple program phases, influencing cross-functional decisions, and mentoring less-experienced engineers.
• Strong CATIA V6/3DEXPERIENCE capability, including 3D modeling, surfacing, section studies, assemblies, and 2D drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, design validation, DFMEA, DVPs, and engineering change and release processes.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, materials, and supplier development for style-sensitive products.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety, legal, regulatory, homologation, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Design and Surfacing to assess theme feasibility, develop packaging solutions, and protect design intent while meeting engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Create and present CAD concepts, section studies, 3D models, 2D drawings, and related design data using CATIA V6/3DEXPERIENCE.
• Lead technical discussions and resolve interface issues involving hard points, clearances, vehicle targets, and system-level requirements.
• Guide Design, Surfacing, and Product Development teams toward feasible solutions while communicating engineering inputs, program changes, and technical risks.
• Support benchmarking, clay and craftsmanship activities, master-section development, rapid prototypes, and design reviews as needed.

Skills

CATIA V6/3DEXPERIENCE

Cross-functional collaboration

DFMEA / DVPs

GD&T

Problem solving

Design for manufacturability

Communication skills

Mentoring engineers

Release processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Product Design Engineering

Tools

ENOVIA/PLM

CATIA V6

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Staff Studio Engineer to partner with Design, Surfacing, Engineering, and Manufacturing to turn vehicle themes into production-ready designs for interior components. You will own technical development, decisions, and release readiness across programs, with responsibilities spanning concept to launch.

You will lead engineering data management in ENOVIA/PLM, develop DFMEAs and validation plans, and drive cross-functional collaboration while maintaining design-for-manufacturing