Materials Engineer - Interior & Exterior Trim

Rivian • Irvine, CA

1d • $85,600 - $107,000

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.
In this role you will be responsible for providing guidance and application development to the product development and Color Materials and Finishes (CMF) teams on plastics, deco materials, films fabrics & composites.
As a member of Rivian’s Vehicle Hardware Engineering team you will be an intrinsic part of shaping new and exciting products – you will develop from concept and into volume production while driving the creation of sustainable, impactful and world class performing parts. The Vehicle Hardware Engineering is a place to be innovative and creative while contributing to a culture of trust and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• B.S. in Material Sciences, Engineering or a related field. (Masters Preferred)
• 4+ years of materials development industry experience preferred
• Multi-disciplined experiences in automotive plastics, deco materials (plated, Aluminum wood), polymeric films, fabrics / textiles, composites, and natural fibers.
• Proven experience with managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and vendors.
• First-class communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across multiple sites & time zones to a wide range of audiences.
• A demonstrated ability to solve problems using a first-principles approach.
• Highly organized and detail oriented in documentation, report writing, and data cross functional data management.
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
• Sound commercial and financial awareness.
• Google suite proficiency.
• Ability for 10% travel including weekends and extended periods, as well as capability for international travel

Responsibilities

• Drive material prototyping & development in partnership with the product development team.
• Complete engineering approval of program materials as part of the Materials Engineering Validation process.
• Author Rivian Materials Standards and Rivian Testing Specifications.
• Lead advanced materials development with a focus on sustainability initiatives, improved durability and cleanability.
• Drive root cause analysis for ongoing production issues related to materials, working directly with Tiers and Materials Vendors.
• Provide materials modeling inputs for digital validation.
• Work in conjunction with Supplier Quality Engineering and Purchasing teams for supplier development.
• Demonstrate curiosity and high learning agility.
• Exhibit “Rivian Compass” values in everything you do.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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