Exterior Mechanisms & Glazing - Design Release Engineer

Exterior Mechanisms & Glazing - Design Release Engineer

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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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the physical design of Rivian’s electric vehicle systems! We’re looking for a highly motivated, multi‑disciplined, CAD based mechanical design engineer to help us design and release Exterior Mechanisms & Glazing. You must combine strong analytical skills, creative problem‑solving abilities, and excellent communication to bring innovative and compliant Mechanisms & Glazing solutions to life in our vehicle product line.

You will serve as a key technical contact, facilitating communication among Studio, Engineering, Suppliers, and Procurement. Your role will involve cross‑functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration between various teams such as BIW, Body Controls, Software, Electrical, Exterior Trim & NVH teams.

• Design, develop and model mechanical and mechatronic systems including, but not limited to Side Mirrors, Wipers, Washer Systems, Charge port Doors, Glazings, and Tonneau Covers. This will include interacting with multiple interface functions including Studio, Quality, Manufacturing, Software Controls, and Vehicle Attributes.
• Use Catia V5/3D Experience to develop high quality 3D parametric data to enable faster turnaround to make changes.
• Develop, prototype and industrialize various mechanisms & actuators in the vehicle features.
• Have demonstrable knowledge of various manufacturing processes such as injection molding, high‑pressure die casting and the forming of glass.
• Develop high quality 2D drawings and LD files in conjunction with Internal Design Engineer’s and External Suppliers to enable high quality releases on time.
• Work with cross functional teams to develop high quality CAD that meets requirements of the system as a whole and respect clearance zones, sweep zones etc.
• Work with the studio team to provide feedback and generate high quality A‑surfaces that meet all DFM requirements while keeping with the theme of the vehicle.
• Come up with different CAD concepts for issues, detailed 2D sections and concept 3D CAD during initial development.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred)
• 2-3+ Years of experience developing Side Mirrors, Wipers, Washer Systems, Charge port Doors, Glazings, and various Automotive mechanisms systems
• Catia v5 / v6 operative skills, to be able to demonstrate high technical competence
• 2+ years of experience in Automotive Exteriors Mechanisms and/or Glazing from concept to production
• Proven supplier management skills based on working with a mix of build‑to‑print and full‑service suppliers
• Generation of 3D geometry & sectional data. (Key module utilization: Part design & Geometric Surface design)
• Compliance with company procedures & quality standards
• Involvement in process improvements
• Highly motivated with good logical reasoning. Strong numeracy & literacy with good organizational & communication skills
• A desire to strive for improvements to achieve high customer satisfaction

Salary Range Irvine-Based Applicants: $85,600-$107,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

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.