Staff Mechanical Engineer - Seat Complete

Role Summary

As a member of Rivian’s Seat team within the Interior Engineering department, you will 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, fostering a culture of trust and continuous improvement within our collaborative Interior Engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seat complete components for Rivian vehicles from concept through production that achieve performance, timing and commercial targets
• Collaborate Closely with Studio designers, Vehicle Safety, Perceived Quality, and other cross functional engineering teams to achieve design themes and attribute targets
• Design and develop products in Catia V6 using generative shape design, part design, and sketcher workbench
• Engage cross functionally ensuring seamless collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to align to broader company goals and drive success in area of responsibility
• Design and develop the engineering bill of materials and perform change management using Enovia as a part management tool
• Design and develop DFMEAs with the cross functional team and cascade dependencies to cross functional partners
• Lead the creation of Product Validation plans, coordinate validation activities, and sign off validation results
• Exhibit "Rivian Compass" values in everything you do

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Or related discipline, Masters degree preferred)
• 5+ years first-hand experience developing, validating, and launching seating components or assemblies into automotive or equivalent systems
• CAD design & manufacturing process experience
• Eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a team
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• Eagerness to learn and excellent communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive evaluation and regulatory achievement
• Ability to self-direct while managing ambiguity
• Excellent understanding of GD&T standards
• Understanding of FE analysis technique to drive design and optimization
• Ability to conduct & drive the DFMEA process
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Curiosity and high learning agility
• Ability to travel to vehicle and component launch locations

Pay

• Salary range: $137,800 - $172,300 for California based applicants
• Annual performance bonus and equity awards eligibility

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave
• Life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (eligibility requirements apply)
• Full-time employee coverage effective on first day of employment; part-time employee coverage effective first of the month following 90 days of employment