Early Career - Material Engineer II Rivian - 2.7 Irvine, CA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Fabric materials Report preparation Polymers experience in materials engineering Communication with suppliers New product introduction engineering projects Defect resolution root cause analysis Material modeling Engineering development testing Managing projects in an engineering role Aluminum Defect analysis Materials engineering experience within manufacturing Supplier quality engineering practices Mechanical Engineering Mid-level Technical report writing Master's degree Composite materials in industrial design Plastics Engineering Collaboration with product development teams Bachelor's degree in engineering Data management Materials Engineering Continuous improvement Automotive engineering Master's degree in mechanical engineering Supplier development Prototype creation Vendor communication Full Job Description As a member of Rivian's Vehicle Hardware Engineering team you will be an intrinsic part of shaping new and exciting products - you will develop from concept and into volume production while driving the creation of sustainable, impactful and world class performing parts. The Vehicle Hardware Engineering is a place to be innovative and creative while contributing to a culture of trust and continuous improvement. Drive material prototyping & development in partnership with the product development team. Complete engineering approval of program materials as part of the Materials Engineering Validation process. Author Rivian Materials Standards and Rivian Testing Specifications. Lead advanced materials development with a focus on sustainability initiatives, improved durability and cleanability. Drive root cause analysis for ongoing production issues related to materials, working directly with Tiers and Materials Vendors. Provide materials modeling inputs for digital validation. Work in conjunction with Supplier Quality Engineering and Purchasing teams for supplier development. Demonstrate curiosity and high learning agility. Exhibit "Rivian Compass" values in everything you do. Bachelors or Masters in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar. 1-3+ years of materials development industry experience, preferred Multi-disciplined experiences in automotive plastics, deco materials (plated, Aluminum wood), polymeric films, fabrics / textiles, composites, and natural fibers. Proven experience with managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and vendors. First-class communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across multiple sites & time zones to a wide range of audiences. A demonstrated ability to solve problems using a first-principles approach. Highly organized and detail oriented in documentation, report writing, and data cross functional data management. An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment. Sound commercial and financial awareness. Google suite proficiency. Ability for 10% travel including weekends and extended periods, as well as capability for international travel