Early Career - Mechanical Design Engineer, Interior Trim

Rivian • Irvine, CA

3d

About The Position

As a member of Rivian’s Cockpit and Trim Engineering team, you will play a key role in shaping innovation and impactful products from concept through volume production. Your contributions will help drive the development of high-performing and sustainable solutions. Interior Engineering is a place to be innovative and creative while contributing to a culture of trust and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering minimum
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in automotive
• Class A Injection Molding/compression molding/wrapping development experience
• Experience in Catia V5/V6 including Sketcher, GSD, and part workbenches preferred
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes such as injection molding, thermal forming, 3D printing, and cut/sew/wrapping
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• Eagerness to learn and excellent communication skills
• Ability to self-direct while managing ambiguity
• Curiosity and high learning agility
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support vehicle launch activities

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and model Class A plastic injection-molded components (Hard trims) & compression molded/wrapped components (Soft trims) for the interior of Rivian vehicles from concept through production that achieve performance, timing, and commercial targets
• Utilize Catia V6/3D Experience to develop high-quality 3D parametric data utilizing generative shape design, part design, and Sketcher Workbench.
• Develop high-quality 2D drawings in Catia V6
• Collaborate closely with studio designers to achieve design themes
• Responsible for the quality, cost, weight, timing, and engineering integrity of interior trim components
• Engage cross-functionally, ensuring seamless collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to align with broader company goals and drive success in the area of responsibility
• Design and develop the engineering bill of materials and perform change management using Enovia as a part management tool
• Design and develop DFMEAs with the cross-functional team and cascade dependencies to cross-functional partners
• Cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and project organization
• Support the creation of Product Validation plans, coordinate validation activities, and sign off validation results
• Exhibit “Rivian Compass” values in everything you do

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Annual performance bonus
• Equity awards

What This Job Offers

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