Dimensional Engineer

About the Role

As a Dimensional Engineer at Rivian, you will be responsible for ensuring that vehicle components and assemblies meet dimensional quality targets throughout the product lifecycle. In this position, you will lead dimensional control strategies to achieve fit, finish, and functional requirements across BIW, closures, and other major assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Improve dimensional performance of vehicles throughout the product life cycle.
• Define and meet dimensional engineering PQ build objectives (Fit & Finish) of the final vehicle.
• Monitor internal and external dimensional KPIs, including G&F PIST, BIW PIST, BIW Cp/Cpk, 3MIS, Pre-delivery inspection (PDI), Customer quality index (CQI), and Craftsmanship audit.
• Support parts and system validation processes for all body geometry and proactively lead variation reduction efforts for the body shop (goal of achieving Cp/Cpk > 1.33 for all critical features and sustaining those levels through the product life cycle).
• Support interior and exterior dimensional validation using Cubes, Ring gauges, and PCF’s.
• Lead cross-functional teams through root cause analysis of dimensional issues in the plant, launch support, and interface with suppliers to recommend and evaluate corrective actions.
• Drive process standardization through documenting projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related technical field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with fixture designs, checking aids, and datum strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of GD&T.
• Manufacturing/assembly experience with a focus on one or more of the following areas: Automotive Stamping, Body in White assemblies/subassemblies, Drivetrain castings/gears, Battery modules.
• Results-driven with a quality mindset.
• Willingness to work in a strong cross-functional and collaborative environment.

Pay

Salary Range for Illinois Based Applicants: $78,200 - $97,700. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to:

• Paid vacation and paid sick leave.
• A competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
• Opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.

Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.