Staff Engineer, Design Methods and Automation

Rivian • Irvine, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Method, process and automations development for conceptual design, detailed design, and production release.

Requirements

• 5 plus years of experience in Engineering design and Release
• Applied experience in the automotive design and development process, system requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Experience in method and process development and training
• Experience in the production part release process.
• High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, Visual Scripting or similar tools including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team.
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall process for new method identification and development to ensure clear and cohesive methods across all vehicle commodities
• Develop, test and implement knowledge and rule based design automations
• Architect and deploy automations
• Create and deliver training material
• Interface with PLM, IT, Manufacturing and Engineering to ensure end to end efficiency
• Develop efficiencies for: Coordination of geometry progression, Creation of CAD surfaces and solids, GD&T, and fastening design using Catia V6. System, subsystem, and component information management in the Enovia PLM and Catia V6 environment. Ensuring all geometric requirements for milestone delivery are analyzed and met.
• Develop templates and knowledge patterns for automations
• Enable effective communications with Studio, Packaging, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier activities to deliver optimal design solutions.
• Be a champion of innovative design across the vehicle and collaboration across company activities.
• Support and champion the development of best practices for design and engineering.

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

What This Job Offers

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