Sr. Manager, Vehicle Architecture

Rivian•Plymouth, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As Sr. Manager, Vehicle Architecture, you will drive vehicle system-level and component-level mechanical integration activities from initial concept through production.You’ll lead a team of architecture zone lead engineers to instill packaging feasibility across a complete vehicle design throughout all phases of the Rivian Development Process (RDP). With your experience and proactive mindset, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring Rivian’s products deliver world class performance.

Requirements

B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
10+ years of experience in automotive packaging, including at least one full product lifecycle from concept through production
Proficiency with timing plan development and resource mapping
Comprehensive understanding of functional vehicle systems and corresponding design principles
Working knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements
Experience with standard 3D CAD software such as CATIA V5 or V6

Responsibilities

Coordinate program development activities between packaging and project management teams
Develop timing plans for packaging milestones and activities in-line with overall program schedules
Create, assign, and manage packaging issues and conduct regular packaging review meetings
Track packaging development KPIs and maintain progress reports for all packaging metrics
Perform benchmarking analyses and maintain database of dimensional benchmarks
Interface with subsystem engineers to drive packaging feasibility and ensure dimensional targets are met
Work hard, exceed expectations, challenge industry conventions, and relentlessly strive to make truly exceptional products