About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary Join a dynamic team where you'll play a pivotal role in launching and refining Body Structure systems, ensuring quality and performance from prototype to production. As the first point of contact for build issues, you'll collaborate cross-functionally to resolve challenges, drive continuous improvements, and contribute to the success of multiple vehicle programs. If you're a problem-solver with strong engineering expertise and a passion for innovation, this is your chance to make a real impact! Responsibilities
- Support launch activities and production ramp across all Body Structures systems.
- Communicate effectively across various internal groups.
- Be the first point of contact for all design issues found on the builds and resolve, calling in support from the DREs and Managers when required.
- Responsible for delivery of Body Structures engineering requirements from the prototype phase through to stable production.
- Represent Body Structures Engineering with the plant team during launch, maintaining strong inter-departmental relationships amongst the other teams.
- Apply broad engineering knowledge and expertise to resolve problems during Prototype and Production builds.
- Ensure lessons from robust root cause actions are being driven back to core and advanced engineering teams.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts in all areas of engineering management with a clear focus on quality, cost, and delivery.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. 1-2 years of experience in an engineering role related to body structures manufacturing equipment and process. Excellent communication and presentation skills. CAD design experience for Strutcures commodities including an excellent understanding of those systems & components which surround & interface to your commodity - Catia V6 experience is preferred. Experience delivering multiple vehicle programs to production, with specific experience in Structures commodities Desire to work in a cross functional team to understand and resolve complex production concerns. Able to drive and solve complex problems, using advanced problem-solving techniques to determine containment, root cause analysis, countermeasure, and lessons learned. A strong understanding of the first-principles physics of your system - the loads, forces, overall function of the system and key attributes. Proficient with the use of MS Office products. Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $78,200 - $97,700 for Illinois based applicants. 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. 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, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the 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. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. 1-2 years of experience in an engineering role related to body structures manufacturing equipment and process. Excellent communication and presentation skills. CAD design experience for Strutcures commodities including an excellent understanding of those systems & components which surround & interface to your commodity - Catia V6 experience is preferred. Experience delivering multiple vehicle programs to production, with specific experience in Structures commodities Desire to work in a cross functional team to understand and resolve complex production concerns. Able to drive and solve complex problems, using advanced problem-solving techniques to determine containment, root cause analysis, countermeasure, and lessons learned. A strong understanding of the first-principles physics of your system - the loads, forces, overall function of the system and key attributes. Proficient with the use of MS Office products.
