Dimensional Engineer

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

As a Staff Dimensional Engineer at Rivian, you will own end-to-end dimensional quality for vehicle components and assemblies across the full product lifecycle, defining and executing dimensional control strategies to achieve fit, finish, and functional requirements across BIW, closures, and major assemblies. You will serve as the primary point of contact for dimensional quality, driving cross‑functional alignment with design, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams, while mentoring engineers and ensuring adherence to best practices, standards, and timing commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Dimensional performance of vehicle throughout the product life cycle
• Lead Dimensional engineering PQ build objectives (Fit & Finish) of the final vehicle
• Lead Internal and external dimensional KPI’s: G&F, PIST, BIW PIST, BIW Cp/Cpk,
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  MIS, Pre‑delivery inspection (PDI), Customer quality index (CQI), Craftsmanship audit
• Develop & manage the list of critical product and process characteristics and controlling their geometry in vehicle builds to produce quality assemblies
• Develop & maintain the Dimensional Control plan for critical assemblies
• Support parts and system validation processes for all body geometry and proactively lead variation reduction efforts for the body shop (goal of achieving Cp/Cpk > 1.33 for all critical features and sustaining those levels through product life cycle)
• Review Supplier parts to ensure zero‑dimensional build issues
• Own and maintain the current Geo fixtures, Cubes, Ring gauges & PCF
• Lead Interior and exterior dimensional validation, using Cubes, Ring gauges & PCF’s
• Recommending best gauging methods and performing data analysis to identify special and common cause problems
• Lead cross functional teams through Root cause analysis of dimensional issues in the plant, launch support & interfacing with suppliers to recommend and evaluate corrective actions and drive process standardization through documenting of projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Hands‑on experience with fixture designs, checking aids and datum strategies
• Excellent knowledge of GD&T
• Manufacturing/assembly experience with a focus on one or more of the following areas:
  Automotive
• Stamping, Body in White assemblies/subassemblies, Drivetrain castings/gears, Battery modules
• Results driven with a Quality Mindset
• Willingness to work in a strong cross‑functional and collaborative environment

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for Illinois Based Applicants
: $125,800-$157,200 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits

Summary:

Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premium.

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…