Chassis Engineer - Chassis Structures

Rivian • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

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 Chassis Structures Engineer at Rivian, you will be at the heart of the vehicle’s physical foundation. This role is responsible for the product design and development of critical Chassis Structures hardware, including subframes, suspension links, and knuckles. Working within the Chassis Vehicle Hardware Engineering Organization, you will collaborate with Lead Engineers and Senior Managers to translate ambitious performance targets into high-quality, production-ready components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 1-2+ years (preferred) of experience in automotive chassis and structural design
• Solid fundamental knowledge of chassis and structural design contributors to vehicle level performance
• Must be familiar with DFMEA/DVPR usage and review of these documents
• Experience using CAD (ideally CATIA V6)
• Demonstrable Knowledge of GD&T, Material Selection, Design Decision Matrices, Problem Solving methodologies, Manufacturing methods.
• Candidates should be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively with domestic and international teammates & suppliers
• Possess a genuine interest in EVs & Adventure Vehicles and is driven with unwavering enthusiasm and curiosity to learn as much as possible about chassis design & technologies.
• Must be a self-starter, use initiative and engineering judgement
• Ability to interpret data and solve complex problems using first principles

Nice To Haves

• Working confidently in CATIA 3DX and Enovia environment performing assembly, packaging, measurement, and drawings. Experience of modelling with Catia V6 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• System and Component Design, Supplier Interface, Program Implementation and Engineering deliverables for development of associated parts according to cascaded vehicle level requirements & attributes
• Seek solutions to technical challenges & problem solve issues arising during development and in series production
• Key interface to Attributes teams, including Vehicle Dynamics, Durability, NVH, Safety, Mass. Deliver to program timing whilst balancing all attributes.
• Create and develop engineering specification packages that effectively communicate to internal and external partners to ensure products meet given project parameters
• Develop excellent component and vehicle level validation requirements & testing to ensure robust validation.
• Complete and release component documentation, including 3D Models + 2D drawings
• Manage designed parts in the virtual environment and support virtual build and release activities
• Develop collaborative relationships with suppliers, and manage them to deliver projects on time and to specification
• Working confidently in CATIA 3DX and Enovia environment performing assembly, packaging, measurement, and drawings. Experience of modelling with Catia V6 is advantageous.
• Evaluating designs with CAE software and performing bolted joint calculations
• Confidently contribute towards design compromise discussions between Rivian cross-functional teams
• Effectively balance multiple projects, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously
• Travel as necessary to support testing, supplier visits & production engineering support

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level