Lead Architecture Engineer
Rivian•Irvine, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Lead Engineer, Vehicle Architecture position serves as the critical technical link throughout the vehicle program development, managing system and component packaging from initial concept through production. This role involves close collaboration with subsystem engineers to ensure packaging feasibility within a dedicated zone, balancing competing engineering priorities to deliver exceptional products.
Requirements
- B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in automotive packaging, including at least one full product lifecycle from concept through production.
- Comprehensive understanding of functional vehicle systems and corresponding design principles.
- Strong grasp of key automotive manufacturing processes (e.g., stamping, injection molding, casting).
- Working knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements.
- Experience with standard 3D CAD software such as CATIA V5 or V6.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary technical owner and point of contact for one of the primary vehicle integration zones.
- Maintain the design environment, managing static and dynamic clearances to prevent clashes within the zone and ensure all subsystem CAD is compatible.
- Drive the resolution of complex, cross-functional trade-offs and topics involving multiple engineering and design teams.
- Create, assign, and manage compatibility issues and conduct regular architecture zone review meetings.
- Partner directly with manufacturing and service teams to ensure efficient installation and ease of serviceability for all components in the zone while meeting all functional requirements.
- Work iteratively with the design studio, analyzing Class A surfaces to ensure production feasibility and seamless coordination with interconnected vehicle systems.
- Conduct benchmarking analyses to maintain and ensure a technical competitive advantage.
- Challenge industry norms, exceed expectations, and maintain a relentless passion for creating truly exceptional products.
Benefits
- paid vacation
- paid sick leave
- life insurance
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- short-term disability insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- annual performance bonus
- equity awards
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
