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Materials Engineer - Interior & Exterior Trim
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Rivian
Irvine, CA (In Person)
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Materials Engineer - Interior & Exterior Trim Rivian - 2.7 Irvine, CA Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications Fabric materials Report preparation Polymers experience in materials engineering Communication with suppliers New product introduction engineering projects Defect resolution root cause analysis Engineering development testing Managing projects in an engineering role Bachelor of Science Defect analysis Materials engineering within manufacturing Mid-level Technical report writing Material selection and characterization Master's degree Composite materials in industrial design Collaboration with product development teams Bachelor's degree in engineering Data management Materials Engineering Continuous improvement Supplier development Prototype creation Vendor communication Vendor quality assurance Managing projects Design for sustainability Financial acumen Bachelor's degree in materials science Prototypes Full Job Description In this role you will be responsible for providing guidance and application development to the product development and Color Materials and Finishes (CMF) teams on plastics, deco materials, films fabrics & composites. 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. B.S. in Material Sciences, Engineering or a related field. (Masters Preferred) 4+ 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