Restraints - Design & Release Engineer

Rivian • Irvine, CA

3d • $85,600 - $107,000

About The Position

Join Rivian's Seat & Restraints team within Interior Engineering, where you'll directly contribute to the development of innovative and impactful products from concept through volume production. You'll play a crucial role in creating high-performing and sustainable solutions, fostering a culture of trust and continuous improvement within our collaborative Interior Engineering environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2-3+ years of engineering experience in the automotive sector (or equivalent relevant experience) in safety restraints, including the design of individual components.
• Able to effectively utilize Catia V5/V6 for 2D sketching, 3D modeling, and part workbench applications.
• Able to apply an understanding of various manufacturing processes, including sheet metal forming, injection molding, assembly, and tooling, to design and development.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage engineering first principles for effective problem identification and resolution.
• Able to clearly articulate complex technical information to diverse audiences, both verbally and in written form
• Eagerness to learn and collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic environment
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support vehicle launch activities

Responsibilities

• Design and develop safety restraint components . airbags, seat belts, steering wheels and occupant sensors - for Rivian vehicles guiding them from concept through production.
• Utilize Catia V6 / 3D Experience to develop concept models, update and manage restraint components CAD data.
• Create 2D drawings and 3D studies within Catia V6
• Collaborate closely with Vehicle Safety, Interior, Body structures, Studio and Perceived Quality to achieve design targets.
• Engage cross-functionally to ensure seamless collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders, aligning efforts with broader company goals and driving success in your area of responsibility.
• Develop the engineering bill of materials (BOM) and execute change management processes using Enovia as the part management tool.
• Participate in the design and development of DFMEAs with the cross-functional team, cascading dependencies to relevant partners.
• Support the creation of Product Validation plans, coordinate validation activities, and sign off validation results

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees