Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Instrument Panel

Rivian • Irvine, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Rivian’s Cockpit and Trim team within Interior Engineering, where you’ll 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. Cockpit and Trim Engineering is a place to be innovative and creative while contributing to a culture of trust and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 4+ years experience in the automotive sector (or equivalent) preferred in instrument panel design of Cross Car Beam, Glove Box, IP Upper, HVAC Ducts, Vents, etc
• Demonstrated strong understanding of engineering first principles for effective problem identification and resolution
• Strong working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive evaluation and regulatory achievement
• Understanding of various interior manufacturing processes, including injection molding, blow molding, cut/sew/wrap, hot plate welding, etc.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical information to a diverse audience, both verbally and in written form
• Strong capability in Catia V6, including sketcher, GSD and part workbenches
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support vehicle launch activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of components within the Instrument Panel for Rivian vehicles from concept through production that achieve performance, timing and commercial targets
• Create and Release 2D Drawings and 3D models within Catia V6 / 3D Experience for responsible parts.
• Collaborate Closely with studio, vehicle attributes, body structures, electrical, and perceived quality teams to achieve targets
• Lead cross functional alignment ensuring seamless collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to align to broader company goals and drive success in area of responsibility
• Lead the design and development of DFMEAs with the cross functional team and cascade dependencies to cross functional partners
• Develop and execute Product Validation plans, coordinate validation activities, and sign off validation results

Benefits

• 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: Senior